Tufenkian Carpets Opens Dallas and Houston Showroo
Houston, Texas, December 8, 2006--Tufenkian Artisan Carpets has opened its first Texas showrooms in Dallas and Houston.
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Retail Container Ports Enter Slow Season
Washington, DC, December 7, 2006--Traffic at the nation’s major retail container ports is slowing down for the winter after hitting its annual peak in October but will still show increases above last year.
Factory Orders Off
Washington, DC, December 5, 2006--Orders for U.S. factory goods fell by 4.7% in October, the latest evidence of contraction in the factory sector, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
Texas Retailers Set to Retire
Orange, TX, December 4, 2006--One of Orange’s most trusted carpet and flooring businesses may be closing its doors soon as the owners have decided to retire.
Mediterranea Introduces Sorrento
Doral, FL, December 4, 2006--Mediterranea, a multi-national tile and design firm, has brought the warmth and enduring beauty of southern Italy to life using the firm’s exclusive Iron Body technology in a new glazed porcelain tile collection titled: “Sorre
Steuler-Fliesen Offers Terranova Information Guide
Mühlacker, Germany, December 1, 2006--Ceramic tile producer Steuler-Fliesen is launching a full-size product information booklet on the new “Terranova” series.
California Retailer Recovering After Fire
Chatsworth, CA, November 30, 2006--Bernard Warshauer spent 24 years building his business from scratch and into one of the most competitive flooring and wall covering companies in the San Fernando Valley.
Carpet Oasis to Open Next Month
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 27, 2006--With more than 150,000 pieces to be exhibited for all carpet and antique lovers, the Carpet Oasis promises to be one of the main attractions of this year's Dubai Shopping Festival.
Estate Hardwood Fined for Health and Safety Violat
Renfrew, Ontario, November 21, 2006--Estate Hardwood Floors Corp., a Halifax, N.S.-based hardwood floor manufacturer that operates a sawmill in Renfrew, was fined $90,000 on November 17, 2006 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
As More Consumers Shop from Work, CyberMonday.com
Washington, DC, November 20, 2006--Cyber Monday, the ceremonial kickoff to the online holiday shopping season, will likely be even bigger this year as retailers target at-work shoppers with lunch hour promotions and special savings.