Today's Flooring News

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Hardwood Veteran Opens Outlet in Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY, March 24--It sounds like an old Chinese proverb, but the reality could be thousands of dollars in repair or replacement costs for your premium Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring.

Durable Goods Orders Up 0.3%

Washington, DC, March 24—-Orders for durable goods rose 0.3 percent in February, according to the Commerce Department. Economists had forecast an increase in February of 1 percent.

Schneider Returns as CEO at Forbo

Zurich, March 24—-Forbo shareholders approved rule changes at an extraordinary General Assembly of Forbo Holding AG held in Zurich today.

NAFCD Management Conference Begins May 13

Chicago, March 24--The NAFCD Management Conference, "Business Theory Put into Practical Action," will be held May 13-15, 2005, on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio.

Sears, Kmart Deal Set for Clearance

Hoffman Estates, IL, March 24—-The pairing of rivals Sears and Kmart in their $11 billion merger is poised for final clearance today, four months after the proposal engineered by Kmart Chairman Edward Lampert was unveiled.

Home Depot Not Worried About Rising Rates

New York, NY, March 23--Home Depot Inc. doesn't expect its growth to be hurt when interest rates rise or home building slows, chief financial officer Carol Tome said Tuesday.

Flexco Appoints Michael Kahn Southeast Sales Manag

Tuscumbia, AL, March 23--Flexco, a leading manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, recently appointed Michael Kahn as sales manager of the company’s newly created Southeast territory.