Today's Flooring News

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High Energy Prices Trickle Down Through the Econom

New York, NY, July 2--What do carpet, tires and paint have in common? They are just a few of the household items getting more expensive because of the high cost of oil and natural gas, important raw materials for these products and the source of energy ne

Sears Getting Bigger as Sales are Still Shrinking

Hoffman Estates, IL, July 2—Sears is expanding for the first time in two decades with plans to buy as many as 61 new stores, but analysts said the deal will do little to address a nagging problem -- weak clothing sales.

Wool Test Certificates Forged

Wellington, New Zealand, July 2--A "ring" of frauds in Europe has been forging New Zealand wool testing certificates on carpet wools sold there.

Carpet One to Host Elections for School Makeovers

Manchester, NH, July 2--School principals, teachers, parents and students across North America are gearing up for local "elections" to determine which lucky public elementary schools will receive complimentary library or media center makeovers.

Online Service Lags at Big Firms

New York, NY, July 1--The number of online transactions is growing exponentially, but many big companies still aren't tuned in to how much the Internet can make or break customer perceptions of the business.

Office Market Gaining Strength

New York, NY, July 1--The U.S. office real-estate market appears to be building strength, as employment growth led companies to take up more space in the second quarter than they have in more than three years, according to a new survey.

Manufacturing Activity Cools in June

Tempe AZ, July 1--Manufacturers saw activity grow at a slightly less robust rate in June, as the strong prices they've been facing moderated a bit, said a report released today.

Louisana-Pacific Moves to Nashville

Nashville, TN, July 1--Louisiana-Pacific Corp. announced today that its corporate headquarters has "officially" transitioned from Portland, Ore., to Nashville, Tenn.

Fed Ups Funds Rate to 1.25%

Washington, DC, June 30--The Federal Reserve raised its key short-term interest rate for the first time in four years today, kicking off what it said is likely to be a "measured" campaign to return the rate to a level appropriate for a healthy economy.