Today's Flooring News

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October Search Keyword Prices Stabilize

San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2005. Amid double digit category fluctuations that counterbalanced each other, the average search engine keyword price stayed virtually the same in October as it was in September.

Chain Store Sales Up Last Week

New York, NY, November 8, 2005--Chain store sales rose solidly in the latest week, helped by late Halloween sales and easing of gasoline prices, a report said on Tuesday.

Linens N Things to Be Acquired

Clifton, NJ, November 8, 2005-- Home accessories retailer Linens N Things Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to be acquired by a company formed by Apollo Management LP in a deal worth about $1.3 billion.

Gracewood Design Intros Floorcloths

San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2005--Gracewood Design, an American floor covering & floor treatment design firm, announced the introduction of its floorcloth product line to the western United States market.

Canada Housing Starts Drop 10%

Toronto, Ontario, November 8, 2005--New home construction in Canada fell 10% in October, but remained at an elevated level amid low interest rates and high employment.

Berkshire Hathaway 3Q Earnings Off 48%

Omaha, Nebraska, November 7, 2005--Berkshire Hathaway reported third quarter earnings that were off fell 48% to the lowest level in nearly four years, hurt by nearly $3 billion of losses from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Floor and Decor Outlets of America Adds Two Locati

Atlanta, Georgia, November 7, 2005--Floor and Decor Outlets of America continues its expansion with two additional locations adding a third Dallas store near Plano and its first in the South Florida market in Pompano Beach.