Today's Flooring News

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Schilling To Head Tandus

(Dalton, GA, Oct. 10) Tandus Group has strengthened its senior management team with the transition of Lee Schilling.

Consumer Spending Slows

Washington, DC, Sept. 30—According to the Commerce Department, personal consumption spending rose by only 0.3% in August following a 1% surge in July.

Merrill Lynch Assistant May Testify Against Martha

New York, NY, Sept. 27—An assistant at Merrill Lynch has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and testify against Martha Stewart and others in the federal investigation of stock sales in ImClone Systems last year.

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.

The Newest Carpet Reclamation Partnership

Ridgefield, CT, July 20, 2006--The StarNet/CARE Carpet Reclamation Program, officially launched in January of this year, is a partnership in which both involved organizations truly bring equal contributions to a functioning, successful venture.

Mohawk 2Q Earnings Up 22%

Calhoun, GA, July 27, 2006--Mohawk Industries in the second quarter reported earnings that rose 22%, boosted by an acquisition and higher sales of hard surface products.

Jim Dougherty Named VP of Marketing at Florim USA

Clarksville, TN, July 13, 2006)--Mike Rohnert, President & CEO of Florim USA, announced the appointment of Jim Dougherty to the position of vice president of marketing for Florim USA. Dougherty is an industry veteran with more than 25 years tile marketin

D.R. Horton Orders Off, Forecast Cut

New York, NY, July 13, 2006--D.R. Horton said on Thursday that quarterly orders fell 4.4 percent, prompting the company to slash its forecast as the largest home builder succumbed to a deteriorating market.

Home Depot to Reward Good Customer Service

Atlanta, GA, June 20, 2006--Home Depot said it has set aside $30 million for stores and employees that provide good customer service. The company said Tuesday that selected store employees will get up to $1,000 monthly and $10,000 quarterly.