Today's Flooring News

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CRI Seal of Approval Program Adds New Players

Dalton, GA, November 13, 2006--The Carpet and Rug Institute has added two new systems to its Seal of Approval category under systems cleaning. which certifies the products meet high performance standards.

Nourison and O at Home Magazine Help Rebuild Bilox

Saddle Brook, NJ, November, 8 2006--Nourison Rug Corporation was recently pleased to participate in “O at Home” magazine’s recent "O You!" event in Boston to benefit Katrina rebuilding efforts in Biloxi.

Study: Home Depot vs. Lowe's the Battle for Am

Columbus, OH, November 8, 2006--While Home Depot leads in share of wallet among home improvement consumers, the company's biggest competitor, Lowe's, has a slight lead in share of preference, according to a recent study of homeowners.

Formica Flooring Relaunches Website

Barnwell, South Carolina, November 8, 2006-- Formica Flooring relaunches its new website, www.formicaflooring.com. The site tells the story of the relaunch of Formica Flooring and gives retailers access to marketing tools and sales support.

Consumer Credit Off in September

Washington, DC, November 8, 2006--Consumer credit outstanding fell by the biggest amount since April 1992 in September as households took out fewer loans for items like automobiles and boats, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday.

NAFCD Sets 36th Annual Meeting Dates

Chicago, Illinois, November 6, 2006--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) sets the dates of its 36th Annual Meeting which will take place October 25-27, 2007, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.