Manufacturing Index Off in New York Area
Washington, DC, January 16, 2007--Manufacturing activity in the New York area fell sharply in January to its lowest level since the summer of 2005, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Tuesday.
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Patcraft Calls for Chandler Awards Entries
Dalton, GA, January 16, 2007--Patcraft Commercial Carpet--incorporating an inventive “dance-step-on-the-Internet” component that plays off of the creativity of design--introduces its 6th annual Chandler Awards.
Nebraska Furniture Mart's Kansas Store To Surp
Omaha, NE, January 15, 2007--Nebraska Furniture Mart has been building its sales for 70 years, steadily increasing the goods flowing through its giant Omaha store and warehouse complex.
Milliken Hospitality Launches Funkygraphic
LaGrange, GA, January 15, 2007--Characterized by originality and high fashion impulses, Funkygraphic is Milliken’s latest collection of state-of-the art carpet designs for hospitality interiors.
Shaw Contract Group Accepts Entries for Design Is
Dalton, GA, January 15, 2007--Shaw Contract Group is now accepting entries for its 2007 Design Is...Award.
U.S. Business Inventories Rise 0.4% in November
Washington, D.C., January 12, 2007--U.S. business inventories stayed at a high level relative to sales in November.
Q.E.P. in Violation of Financial Covenant
Deerfield Beach, FL, January 12, 2007--In a Wednesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Q.E.P. Co. said it became aware a few days before it was in violation of a financial covenant in its credit facility.
Nourison Signs Licensing Agreement With Liz Claibo
Saddle Brook, NJ, January 9, 2007--Nourison Rug Corp. and Liz Claiborne Inc. have reached an agreement for Nourison to design, manufacture and market area rugs and accent rugs under the Liz Claiborne Home brand name.
Premier Purchasing Finalizes Carpet and Resilient
Charlotte, NC, January 11, 2007--Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today said it has finalized new agreements for carpet and resilient flooring.
Mortgage Applications Increase This Week
Washington, DC, January 10, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 5.