Today's Flooring News

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Sears Hiring After April Firings

Hoffman Estates, IL, August 11--Months after firing 850 workers, Sears Holdings Corp. is hiring again.

Business Sales Up, Inventories Steady

Washington, DC, August 11--Businesses inventories held steady in June and rising sales pushed the stocks-to-sales ratio down to a record low, the government said on Thursday.

UK Retailer Carpetright Under Fire from Investors

Rainham, England, August 11--Carpetright chairman and chief executive Lord Harris is under fire from an investor lobby group for his apparent unwillingness to relinquish one of his roles.

Durall Intros No-wait Epoxy Floor Seal

Bloomington, MN, August 11--Durall Industrial Floorings has launched "No-Wait 2005," its new epoxy seal for fresh concrete.

Retail Sales Up 1.8%

Washington, DC, August 11--Retail sales rose 1.8% in July as auto sales enjoyed the strongest growth in nearly four years, according to the Commerce Department.

Distribution America Launches New Look for Retaile

Des Plaines, IL, August 11--Taking a cue from millions of customers who shop to remodel and redecorate, Distribution America and its distributor members have launched a new store environment package.

Armstrong’s Certified Installer Program a Benefit

Lancaster, PA, August 10--Over 5,000 installers to date have gained the benefits of Armstrong’s Certified Installer Program (A.C.I.P). Participants are tested in proper installation materials and techniques.

Mohawk Guard Abducted In Texas Trailer Heist

Coppell, TX, August 10—-According to reports, a security guard was kidnapped from her job at Mohawk Industries while a man stole a trailer full of carpet from the facility.

CARE Seeking Funding for Carpet Recycling Projects

Dalton, GA, August 10--Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has issued a request for proposals to seek a consultant to identify sources of public and private funding and financing and obtain monies for innovative carpet reuse and recycling activities co

Plastech Makes Bid for Auto Supplier Collins & Aik

Detroit, MI, August 10--Plastech Engineered Products Inc. has made a $1 billion bid to buy rival auto-parts supplier Collins & Aikman Corp., which filed for bankruptcy in May.