Today's Flooring News

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Rikett Quartz Flooring Awarded GreenGuard Certific

Atlanta, GA, April 14--The GreenGuard Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality Certification to Rikett.

Connor Sport Court Files Suit Against Snap Lock

Salt Lake City, UT, April 14--Connor Sport Court International, producer of sport flooring and outdoor game courts, said it has filed a federal lawsuit against Snap Lock Industries.

Coverings 2005 Sold Out

Alexandria, VA, April 14--Coverings, the tile and stone trade show, said that over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 100 countries will be in attendance at the sold-out show.

North Carolina Carpet One Retailer in Growth Mode

Fayetteville, NC, April 14--The region's expanding housing market has led to growth at Carpet One of Fayetteville.

Morris Joins 828 International

Greenville, SC, April 13--828 International named Tom Morris to the newly created post of Northeast Regional Manager, effective immediately.

Denise Fike Named to Carpet One Advisory Council

Yeagertown, PA, April 13--Denise Fike, co-owner of Fike Brothers Carpet One of Selinsgrove and Yeagertown, was recently appointed to the advisory council of Carpet One.

E.J. Welch Company Expands Distribution of Azrock

Houston, April 13--Tarkett Commercial announced today that the E.J. Welch Company of Earth City, MO, is now distributing Azrock by Tarkett commercial flooring in the Chicago area.

Feltex Post 3Q Loss

Auckland, New Zealand, April 13--Feltex Carpets Ltd., New Zealand's largest carpet maker, had a third-quarter loss after increased competition reduced prices, limiting its ability to pass on higher synthetic raw material costs.

FOMC Minutes Show Inflation Concerns

Washington, DC, April 13--According to minutes from the March 22 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee released on Tuesday, policymaking members of the U.S. Federal Reserve worried inflation pressures were mounting when they last met.

Retail Sales Up 0.3%

Washington, DC, April 13--Retail sales in March were up 0.3 percent, according to the Commerce Department.