Consumer Confidence Off in September
New York, September 28-- The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index declined again in September, the second consecutive monthly dip.
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Turner Construction Commits to Green Building Prac
New York, September 27--Turner Corp. chairman and CEO Thomas C. Leppert announced the company's broad commitment to Green building as a means to continue strengthening Turner's industry leadership position.
Interface Prevails in Patent Infringement Suit
Atlanta, GA, September 24-- Kilpatrick Stockton LLP today announced termination of patent litigation between its client Interface, Inc. and Milliken & Company (Milliken v. Interface) and entry of judgment on a jury verdict invalidating two Milliken patent
Lowe's Names Mabry EVP
Mooresville, NC, September 23--Lowe's has named Mike Mabry to the post of executive vice president, logistics and distribution.
Fleetwood in Expansion Phase
Riverside, CA, September 21--The manufactured housing industry has been in a steep decline for the last four years, and one of the few companies looking at it with a glass half full attitude seems to be Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Fed Seen Sticking to Measured Rate Raises
Washington, September 20--The Federal Reserve, according to many analysts, will take another small step this week toward raising interest rates to more normal levels, but may be getting rates up to a point that allows for a pause in increasing them.
Mohawk’s Power Sweep Promotion Focuses on Salespeo
Dalton, GA, September 17--Mohawk’s latest “Rewards Plus” promotion puts the ball in the retail salesperson’s hands, and makes it easy to score big.
Carpet Cleaners Among Targets of Florida Price Gou
Naples, FL, September 16--The Florida attorney general has fielded more than 6,400 price-gouging complaints in the past month, with more than 700 of them coming from Lee and Collier counties, according the NaplesNews.com.
Pier 1 2Q Earnings Off
Fort Worth, TX, September 14--Pier 1 Imports reported earnings in the second quarter where profit fell more than 40 percent as sluggish sales and heavy discounts to lure shoppers took their toll.
Pergo's Expansion in India
Bangalore, India, September 13—The Indian flooring market has witnessed a lot of changes in the last 50 years, according to the Financial Times.