Illinois Retailer Opens Showroom
Ottawa, IL, March 14, 2006--Karen Lanehart's customers don't question her judgment of flooring.
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Wools of New Zealand Releases Color Forecast 2007
Atlanta, GA, March 14, 2006--One of the services provided by Wools of New Zealand to its brand partners is the presentation of an annual color forecast and trend collection for carpets.
Vorwerk Rolls Out 'Smart Floor' - cont'
Smart Floor continued... A decisive system advantage: The smart floor system enables controlled navigation, even in the case of obstacles.
Fannie Mae Sees Sharp Slowing in House Price Gains
Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae said house price increases should slow significantly in 2006, climbing just 3 percent instead of the double-digit rates recorded in recent years.
Egger and Unilin Enter into Further License Arrang
Wielsbeke, Belgium, March 14, 2006--The Unilin group and the Egger group have announced that they have entered into a more detailed license agreement for certain glueless flooring systems.
Chain Store Sales Inch Up Last Week
New York, NY, March 14, 2006--Chain store sales rose in the latest week for the fourth week in a row as spring-like weather nationwide brought shoppers out, according to a report on Tuesday.
Retail Sales Off 1.3% in February
Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Retail sales fell 1.3% in February for their sharpest decline in six months, according to the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.
Armstrong Names McCunniff Senior VP, Human Resourc
Lancaster, PA, March 14, 206--Armstrong Holdings today announced Donald A. McCunniff has been named senior vice president, human resources, Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
SpeedHeat for Floating Woods & Laminates
Atlanta, GA, March 14, 2006--While hardwood floors are becoming increasingly popular, they feel uncomfortably cold underfoot when the temperatures drop.
Manpower Survey: 30% of Companies to Hire More
Milwaukee, WI, March 14, 2006--According to a survey by global staffing firm Manpower Inc., thirty percent of companies intend to increase staffing levels in the second quarter this year, according to a survey of 16,000 employers prepared for release Tues