Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, September 6, 2006--Chain store sales rose 3.9% for the week ended Sept. 2, according to a survey released Wednesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
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FieldTurf Tarkett Supports Chicago Soccer
Chicago, IL, September 6, 2006--FieldTurf Tarkett scored big for Chicago's underprivileged children today, announcing their support of the Chicago Fire's 'Kicks for Kids' program.
Home Purchase Applications Rise
Washington, DC, September 6, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 1.
Sleepyhead Will Bid for Feltex
Auckland, New Zealand, August 30, 2006--One of the owners of bed maker Sleepyhead says they will definitely be making an offer for the financially troubled carpet maker Feltex.
Child Labor Dips to 122 Million in Asia
Busan, South Korea, August 31, 2006--Despite a drop of about 5 million since 2000, working children number an estimated 122 million in Asia, or 64 percent of the worldwide total, according to the International Labor Organization.
Greenguard's 10 Tips For Mold-Free Building
Atlanta, GA, August 29, 2006--Even with today's construction techniques, most buildings undergo natural wear and eventually need renovation.
UK’s First Textile Loses Payout Claim
Ayrshire, England, August 25, 2006--A Defunct carpet firm belonging to controversial Aberdeen businessman Ian Suttie has been ordered to pay out GBP160,000 to its former workers.
Congoleum Hearing Set For September 11
Washington, DC, August 24, 2006--Congoleum Corp. said Thursday in a regulatory filing that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Trenton, N.J., has set a hearing for Sept. 11 to consider approval of its settlement with Century Indemnity Co.
Congoleum Adds “Rapolano” to DuraCeramic Line
Mercerville, NJ, August 21, 2006--Congoleum’s new engineered ceramic line, DuraCeramic, continues to grow with the addition of a new elegant stone design called “Rapolano” in five new color fashion.
U.S. Open Relying on New Zealand Wool
Atlanta, GA, August 21, 2006--Every ball fired back and forth by the world’s elite tennis players in this year’s U.S. Open will carry a piece of rural New Zealand.