Today's Flooring News

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Holiday Weekend Sees Sales Near $28 Billion

Washington, DC, November 28, 2005--The ceremonial kickoff to the holiday season began with a great deal of fanfare as 145 million shoppers flooded stores and the Internet hunting for popular electronics, clothing, and books.

Coverings Calls for Entries for 2006 Spectrum Awar

Alexandria, VA, November 28, 2005--Architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers and installers from around the world will be vying for the chance to win a $10,000 Grand Prize in the 2006 Spectrum Awards presented by Coverings.

Tennant CEO Announces Leadership Team

Minneapolis, MN, November 28, 2005--Tennant Co. reported that Chris Killingstad, president and CEO as of December 1, has announced the company's senior management team.

Jobless Claims Up 32,000

Washington, DC, November 23, 2005--Initial claims for state unemployment insurance rose 32,000, reaching 335,000, their highest level in a month in the week ended Nov. 19, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged

New York, NY, November 23, 2005--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – was unchanged in October.

NAHB: Remodeling Index Moderates Slows

Washington, DC, November 23, 2005--Growth of remodeling activity slowed moderately in the third quarter of 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).

Mohawk Hardwood to Offer Exclusive 3M Scotchgard

Dalton, GA, November 23, 2005--One of the primary reasons that consumers buy hardwood flooring is because of its easy cleaning and maintenance. And thanks to a partnership between Mohawk and Scotchgard, cleanup just got even easier.