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Dalton, GA, July 14, 2011 -- Carpets of Dalton, one of the largest home furnishings retailers in the state, had its inventory, machinery and equipment auctioned off in the past week, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Irvine, CA, July 14, 2011 -- Home seizures by banks in the first half of the year fell 30% compared with the same 2010 period, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Paris, France, July 14 2011 -- Tarkett said it has acquired French wood floor manufacturer Parquets Marty.
London, England, July 14, 2011 -- The amount of carpet waste diverted from landfill rose by 60% in 2010 compared to the previous year's figures, according to trade group Carpet Recycling UK.
Colchester, VT, July 14, 2011 -- Traveling floor and window store Carpet Network of Colchester said it has recently merged with Floor Coverings International, a franchised shop-at-home flooring retailer.
Washington, DC, July 14, 2011 -- The cost of raw materials and factory goods declined in June, evidence that inflation pressures are weakening as gas prices fall.
Dalton, GA, July 14, 2011 -- Shaw Floors said that its new HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw collection is now available in retail stores.
Seattle, WA, July 13, 2011 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission is sending out questionnaires to some wood flooring companies regarding the purchase of Chinese products, and the forms must be returned by Aug. 10.
Washington, DC, July 13, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve is considering taking additional steps if the economy continues to deteriorate.
Alexandria, VA, July 13, 2011 -- Coverings 2012 has issued a “call for presentations” in its hunt for conference speakers and professional development seminar leaders for the annual show next year.