Today's Flooring News

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Retail Sales Up

Washington, DC, Aug. 13--America's shoppers threw caution to the wind and splurged in July on cars, appliances and clothes, catapulting sales at the nation's retailers by 1.4%, the biggest increase in four months.

Second Anso Nylon Carpet Sale Set For Fall

Morris Township, NJ, Aug. 13--Honeywell’s Anso nylon, today announced it is adding two new consumer-focused elements to its second annual “Anso Nylon National Carpet Sale” promotion, which runs Sept. 1 through Oct. 20.

American Biltrite's Sales Down

Wellesley Hills, MA, Aug. 12--American Biltrite Inc. reported today its results for the second quarter, which included a previously announced charge in connection with the planned sale or disposition of its Janus Flooring subsidiary.

Home Depot To Open Two Expo Stores In Manhattan

New York, NY, Aug. 13--It looks like Home Depot is coming to Manhattan. The home-improvement giant has reached agreements to set up its high-end Expo stores at 731 Lexington Ave., and at 28-40 West 23rd St., people familiar with the situation told Dow Jon

BOMA Releases Office Building Performance Report

Washington, DC, Aug. 13--The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, the leading advocacy association representing commercial real estate, has released its 2003 Experience Exchange Report

3M To Split Stock

St. Paul, MN, Aug. 12--3M, the maker of Post-It notes and fiber optic connectors, on Monday said it set a 2-for-1 split of its common stock, spurring its high-flying shares to a new all-time high.

Armstrong's Lockhart Joins NAFCD's Panel D

Chicago, IL, Aug. 12--Armstrong chairman and CEO Michael D. Lockhart will participate in an industry panel discussion hosted by the National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD).

Armstrong Plans To Create New Stock

Lancaster, PA, Aug. 9--One change in ownership for Armstrong World Industries already is planned. And that may not be the only one, the company's top executive acknowledged, according to a report in the Lancaster New Era.