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Sydney, Australia, October 8--A moderate upward trend was registered by Japan in its imports of wool carpet imports in the second quarter this year after exceptional volume gains seen in the first quarter, according to Fibre2Fashion.com.
New York, October 7-- Consumers spent frugally for a fourth straight month in September, giving major retailers modest gains during the critical back-to-school season.
Dallas, TX, October 7--Top U.S. executives are pessimistic about next year's economy, citing high oil prices, geopolitical threats and stuttering consumer confidence, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
New York, October 5--Sales rose by 0.3 percent in the week ended October 2, compared with a 0.3 percent decline in the previous week, the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS said in a joint report.
Victoria, Australia, November 10, 2006--The dispute between carpet company Godfrey Hirst and a union over troubled company Feltex Carpets will go before the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) today.
Chalmette, LA, August 25, 2006--A year after Hurricane Katrina, retailer Home Depot Inc., is hoping to strengthen construction efforts in the Gulf by reopening a store in one of Louisiana's hardest-hit areas.
Orlando, FL, November 16--Consumers are expected to spend with zeal this holiday -- topping last year's comeback season by an estimated 3 percent to 6 percent and sending the two-month holiday tally to a staggering $220 billion.
New Delhi, India, November 15--Cottage Industries Exposition’s (CIE) carpet of success was laid generations ago.
Menomonee Falls WI, November 12--Kohl's reported earnings that increased 19 percent in the third quarter, to $143.8 million, or 42 cents a share. The results matched the analysts estimates.
Atlanta, GA, November 10--Recycling commercial carpet has become easier with the Invista Carpet Reclamation Center announcing it will accept carpet from all commercial dealers.