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Mississauga, Ontario, December 27--Based on an informal survey of TORLYS dealers and product forecasting, TORLYS predicts Canadians who want to upgrade the quality of their homes will gravitate toward exotic floors.
Down, Northern Ireland, December 27-- Donaghadee Carpets has confirmed that the company, which was established just a year ago, will close with the loss of 63 jobs, according to the Belfast-based News Letter
Kilmarnock, Scotland, December 27-- Five hundred jobs in the west of Scotland were put under threat on Christmas Eve when Stoddard International announced that it was in emergency negotiations with its bankers for short-term funding, according to the Time
Toronto, December 22--The G.E. Shnier Co. signed an agreement with Edge Flooring to be the exclusive Canadian distributor of the new Edge Flooring system. The Edge Flooring system will be available in the Canadian market as of January 2005.
Washington, DC, December 23--Consumer spending rose 0.2% in November, according to Commerce Department. In October the category saw an increase of 0.8%, according to revised figures.
London, England, December 23--Bleach, paint stripper and carpet cleaners used in the home can cause wheezing and asthma in children, new research suggests.
Dalton, GA, December 23--The National Football League Coaches Association (NFLCA) has selected FieldTurf as "The Official Artificial Turf of the NFLCA."
Dalton, GA, December 23--Shaw Industries is closing its wool carpet plant in Dallas, Georgia, eliminating 122 jobs, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Atlanta, GA, December 23-- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported that Home Depot is reorganizing its store divisions, following similar moves last year.
Manchester, NH, December 23--This holiday season, Carpet One will partner for the seventh consecutive year with The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation.