Today's Flooring News

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Retail Sales Bounce Back

Washington, DC, Dec. 11--Retails sales bounced back in November amid an increase in demand at auto dealers and electronics stores.

Dalton, GA, Dec. 9--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., and Subsidiaries, reports earnings for the third quarter (13 weeks) and nine months year-to-date (39 weeks) ended October 25.

WFCA To Manage FCIF Operations

Anaheim, CA, Dec. 8--The board of directors of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) have entered into a agreement whereby the WFCA will manage the day-to-day operations of the FCIF.

Dixie Sells Ringgold Plant To Shaw

Chattanooga, TN, Dec. 5--The Dixie Group, Inc. on Friday announced that it had executed a definitive agreement to sell its Ringgold, Georgia, spun carpet yarn production facility to Shaw.

Arrests Made in Home-Improvement Scam

Atlanta, Dec. 5-- Secret Service agents arrested three people Thursday on charges of defrauding Home Depot and Lowe's stores across the South out of $150,000 in rugs and other merchandise by switching the bar codes on products.

Newman Resigns As Witex President & CEO

Kennesaw, GA, Dec. 4--Steve Newman has resigned his position as President and CEO of Witex USA, Inc.

Mohawk To Close Alabama Yarn Facility

Talladega, AL, Dec. 3--Mohawk Industries Inc. will permanently close the company's Talladega yarn-manufacturing facility in January.

Manufacturing Activity Hits 20 Year High

Tempe, AZ, Dec. 1--Manufacturing had its best month in nearly 20 years as job growth returned to the sector after a three-year slump that erased millions of jobs.

Pergo AB Names New CEO

Trelleborg, Sweden, Nov. 26--Pergo AB has appointed Göran Bernhoff as chief executive officer. Bernhoff is currently the CEO of well-known Swedish camera manufacturer Victor Hasselblad AB.

GDP Revised Upward For 3rd Quarter

Washington, DC, Nov. 25--The economy roared ahead at an even faster pace this summer than previously thought, spurred by stronger business spending, turning in its best performance in nearly two decades.