Employee Confidence Down
Washington, DC, Jan. 10--Employee confidence declined in December to 66 as employees expressed decreasing confidence in the U.S. job market.
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WFCA Adds One To Hall of Fame
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 8—The late Shirley J. Lorberbaum has been voted into the World Floor Covering Association Industry Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held on January 30 at Surfaces in Las Vegas.
Carpet Recycling Europe to Cease Operations
Aachen, Germany, Jan. 7--The board and shareholders Of Carpet Recycling Europe have decided to close the company and cease operations.
CarpetMax Canada Changes Name
Manchester, NH , Jan. 3--Following a unanimous decision endorsed by members of CarpetMax Canada, the floorcovering association has officially changed its name to Flooring Canada.
J.C. Penney Sales On Track
New York, Jan. 6-- J.C. Penney expects to meet its January sales goals at stores open a least a year. The firm had expected flat to slightly increased sales.
Columbia to Purchase Weyerhaeuser Underlayment Pla
Portland, OR, Dec. 30--Columbia Forest Products plans to purchase the Nipigon Multiply hardwood plywood underlayment operation in Ontario, Canada from Weyerhaeuser Company Limited.
Consumer Confidence Drops
New York, NY, Dec. 31--Consumer confidence declined in December, largely because of the discouraging employment outlook, according to the Consumer Confidence Board.
Manufacturing Activity Grows
New York, NY, Jan. 2--Manufacturing activity expanded strongly in December, the first growth in four months, but it is unclear if that momentum can be sustained, according to the Institiute for Supply Management.
Color Tile to Expand
Kennesaw, GA, Dec. 27--CarpetsPlus plans to expand its recently acquired Color Tile brand to 450 stores by the end of 2003.
New Home Sales Hit Record High
Washington, Dec. 27--New-home sales jumped 5.7 percent in November to the highest monthly level on record.