Today's Flooring News

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Milliken To Close Two Textile Plants

Saluda, SC, Oct. 14--Textile maker Milliken and Co. says it will close two plants and cut roughly 240 jobs--a major blow to a textile stalwart that's been in the forefront of trying to protect the nation's textile industry, according to the Greenv

Home Depot Renovates Web Site

Atlanta, GA, Oct. 13--Home Depot said Monday that it has gutted and renovated its Website in hopes of increasing online traffic and purchases.

Bruce Hardwood Closes Plant

Port Gibson, MS, Oct. 10--The Bruce Hardwood flooring plant in Claiborne County will close for good, eliminating about 140 jobs, a company spokesman said Wednesday, according to the Vicksburg Post.

Dixie and Shaw Voluntarily Give FTC More Time for

Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 10--The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that, following informal discussions with the staff at the Federal Trade Commission, Dixie and Shaw Ind. have agreed to voluntarily provide the FTC with additional time in which to review the propo

Wholesale Prices Edge Higher

Washington, DC, Oct. 10--Wholesale prices rose last month, but at a slower pace than in August, as the ability for businesses to raise prices remains weak despite recent acceleration in the economy.

Martha's Civil Case Will Proceed

New York, NY, Oct. 10--A judge hearing civil lawsuits against Martha Stewart denied prosecutors' attempts to keep her lawyers from interviewing 15 government witnesses, saying he was not going to "keep this civil case hanging in the air while you proc

Foamex Adds To Board Of Directors

Linwood, PA, Oct. 10--Foamex International, Inc., the leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products in North America, announced today that Raul Valdes-Fauli has been named to the Foamex Board of Directors.

Solutia Expects Third Quarter Loss

St. Louis, MO, Oct. 9--Solutia, Inc. indicated that it expects an after-tax loss in the range of $1.65 to $1.70 per share for the third quarter.