Today's Flooring News

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3M Looks To Get Scotchgard Back On Track

Maplewood, MN, June 20--Scotchgard is back. The familiar plaid aerosol can never really disappeared from the shelves. But Scotchgard's journey back to the market has been rocky, and the stain repellent is still missing from the furniture upholstery in

Consumer Flooring Magazine Debuts

Albany, NY & Ghent, NY, June 20--A new national consumer magazine is on newsstands--Fabulous Floors--the first magazine of its kind dedicated solely to the fashion of flooring.

Tiles Pose Slippery Problem In New York Subway

New York, NY, June 19--Straphangers on an East Side subway platform are slipping and falling on imported floor tiles that transit officials are installing in stations citywide, officials said Wednesday.

Interface Amends Credit Facility

Atlanta, GA, June 20--Interface, Inc. today announced the consummation of an amendment and restatement of its revolving credit facility, effective June 18.

Bed Bath & Beyond's Profit Up

Union, NJ, June 19--Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. on Wednesday said its first-quarter profit rose about 24 percent, beating its expectations as cost controls and a better sales mix helped lift profit margins.

Asbestos Victims Launch Ad Campaign

Washington, DC, June 19--Asbestos victims and consumer and environmental groups unveiled a multi-state television ad campaign against a bill to curb asbestos claims on Wednesday as the proposal neared Senate committee action.

Leggett & Platt Lowers Outlook

St. Louis, MO, June 19--Lower sales, continued high energy costs and a weaker U.S. dollar are just some of the reasons that Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) lowered its second-quarter and full-year forecasts, Chairman and Chief Executive Felix Wright said.