Today's Flooring News

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Fargo Retailer Moves to New Location

Fargo, ND, May 21--The locally owned floor coverings outlet, Carpet World has purchased land and is building a larger outlet at 4601 17th Ave. S. in Fargo, near Home Depot.

Pergo Adds to Global Management Team

Trelleborg, Sweden, May 18--Diane Tate, VP Intellectual Properties, has been appointed Senior Vice President Technology and Intellectual Properties. Diane will become a member of the Global Management Team.

Sears Institutes Hiring Freeze

Hoffman Estates, IL, May 18--Citing disappointing sales, Sears, Roebuck & Co. has instituted a hiring freeze and is cracking down on discretionary spending to reduce costs.

Builder Confidence Strong & Steady In May

Washington, DC, May 17--Builder confidence in the new-homes marketplace held firm at a healthy level in May, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported today.

J.C. Penney Earnings Off

Plano, TX, May 18--J.C. Penney Co Inc. reported lower quarterly net profit, hurt by charges from the sale of the Eckerd drugstore chain, although sales rose almost 9%.

Carpet Industry Using More Recycled Materials

Ocala, FL, May 16--In the U.S. home-building arena, much progress has been made in building houses that are more resource-efficient. Less energy is needed to heat and cool them. Many commonly used building materials are made with less waste, less water an

Milliken Honors StarNet Member Bonitz

Ridgefield, CT, May 17--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative announces that one of its members--Bonitz Flooring Group of Greenville, SC--has been honored with the 2003 “Premier Dealer Partner of the Year award” from Milliken Carpet.