Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, September 13, 2005--Chain store retail sales fell in the latest week, as higher energy prices forced consumers to cut back on nonessential purchases, a retail report said on Tuesday.
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Oklahoma Retailer Opens New Location
Tulsa, OK, Sepember 13, 2005---A new Mill Creek Carpet and Tile location officially opened Friday inside Evans Rooms Today, according to Tulsa World.
DuPont Warns of Price Hikes
Wilmington, DL, September 13, 2005--DuPont said it plans to raise prices for all of its products in response to rapidly increasing costs for energy and feedstocks.
PPI Flat Except for Food and Energy
Washington, DC, September 13, 2005—The Producer Price Index, driven by rising energy prices, rose 0.6 percent in August, compared to a 1 percent increase in July.
Armstrong Recognized for Contributing to Indoor Ai
Lancaster, PA, September 12, 2005--Armstrong commercial and residential resilient floor products, including vinyl sheet, vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile (VCT) and linoleum, all have been certified to meet stringent air quality requirements for low emit
Industry Delegation to Participate in Beijing Exhi
Kneeland, CA, September 12--A Flooring Industry Delegation representing firms in the US and Canada will participate in the 6th China International Floor Coverings & Carpet Fair being held at the Chinese International Exhibition Center in Beijing Septembe
Mohawk Sets Dates for 3rd Annual Mohawk Anniversar
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2005--This year, Mohawk Anniversary Month promises to be the biggest ever.
RugBird.com's Online Marketplace for Oriental
Fresh Meadows, NY, September 12, 2005--Oriental rug sellers can start their online rug store instantly with "Ready to Run Online Rug Business" tools at RugBird.com.
Anderson Intros Anderson Pacific Brand
Clinton, SC, September 9-- Anderson Hardwood Floors, one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the category, introduced a new name in its family of brands here today: Anderson Pacific.
Roppe Relocates Sales & Marketing to Fostoria
Fostoria, OH, September 9--Roppe Holding Company, the parent company of Roppe Corporation, based in Fostoria, Ohio and Flexco, based in Tuscumbia, Alabama, has announced the relocation of its sales and marketing departments from Tuscumbia to its corporate