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Washington, DC, Jun. 15--Consumer prices rose at their fastest clip in more than three years in May amid a surge in gasoline prices, all but ensuring that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at the end of this month.
Dalton, GA, Jun. 15--Calling it “an excellent match,” Executive Vice President Julius Shaw of Shaw Industries stated that a recent highlight for the company was its acquisition of Dixie Group’s north Georgia operations.
Ann Arbor, MI, Jun. 15--Consumer sentiment jumped in early June, as Americans grew increasingly optimistic about their current and future prospects, according to figures released Tuesday.
Chicago, IL, Jun. 14--Today at NeoCon in Chicago, Tandus, unveiled ethos, a high recycled content, cushion backing for six-foot broadloom carpet.
New York, NY, Jun. 15--About 30% of U.S. employers expect to add workers to their payrolls in the third quarter, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
Washington, DC, Jun. 15--Business inventories posted a stronger-than-expected increase during April, while sales fell slightly.
Washington, DC, Jun. 14--Boosted by higher sales of gasoline and autos, U.S. retail sales jumped 1.2% in May after dropping in April, the Commerce Department estimated Monday.
Dalton, GA, Jun. 14--The Carpet and Rug Institute today unveiled a new Green Label Plus independent testing program for carpet that meets, and even exceeds, California's indoor environmental quality standards for low-emitting products.
James City, VA, Jun. 14--According to the Virginia Gazette, Lumber Liquidators, the growing hardwood flooring company now based near Richmond, will expand its manufacturing and distribution operation into Stonehouse Commerce Park.
Dalron, GA, Jun. 14--Brand awareness and brand value comes from consumer contact. So in 2004, Mohawk is conducting its largest consumer advertising campaign ever, using television, print, and the Internet to make consumers aware of the value that today’s