Today's Flooring News

  1. Home
  2. Today's Flooring News

Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.

Pulte to Cut 1,900 Jobs

Pulte to Cut 1,900 Jobs

Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 30, 2007--Pulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday that it is cutting about 16 percent of its work force, or about 1,900 jobs, as part of a restructuring.

Rudolph and Sletten Headquarters Gets LEED Gold

Rudolph and Sletten Headquarters Gets LEED Gold

Redwood City, CA, May 30, 2007--Rudolph and Sletten General Contractors announced today that it has received the Gold LEED CI certification for the build out of its new 40,000 square foot Headquarters.

Consumer Confidence Up in May

Consumer Confidence Up in May

New York, NY, May 29, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had decreased in April, bounced back in May.

Internet Ad Revenue Up 35% in 2006

Internet Ad Revenue Up 35% in 2006

New York, NY, May 29, 2007--The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP released the Internet Advertising Revenue Report.

Eight Extractors Join SOA Family

Eight Extractors Join SOA Family

Dalton, GA, May 29, 2007--The Carpet & Rug Institute announced the awarding of the CRI Seal of Approval to eight to carpet cleaning extractors.

Colorado Governor Signs Consumer Bill

Colorado Governor Signs Consumer Bill

Columbia, MD, May 29, 2007--A bill that was actively supported by the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) was signed by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter last week.

Lowe's Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting

Lowe's Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting

Charlotte, NC, May 29, 2007--Lowe's Chairman and CEO Robert A. Niblock told shareholders the company remains confident about the future in spite of challenges impacting the home improvement industry.