Consumer Expectations Hit a 35-Year low
Washington, DC, March 25, 2008--Consumer confidence hit a 35-year low in March, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
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Carpet One Program Supports Cancer Research
Manchester, NH, March 24, 2008--Now in its fourth year, Carpet One Floor & Home is once again supporting breast cancer research and awareness with the Spring 2008 Carpet One Floor & Home Welcomes Your Support Campaign.
Uniboard's Nu-Green Gets FSC Certification
March 25, 2008--Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Handmade Persian Rugs Getting Competition
Tehran, Iran, March 25, 2008--Selling handmade Persian carpets used to be brisk business in Iran, but the trade now faces uncertainty amid growing automated competition at home and abroad, according to the Iranian Culture Journal.
Välinge Gets Two New U.S. Patents
Viken, Sweden, March 23, 2008--Välinge has received two new U.S. patents related to mechanical locking and plywood floors.
Yellowpages.com Leads IYP Search Activity
Reston, VA, March 24, 2008--comScore Inc. has released the results of a study into national Internet Yellow Pages (IYP) search activity, which revealed shifts among the top sites in 2007, due in part to new strategic partnerships.
UK Vinyl Company Looking at Windmills for Power
Wilsonia, UK, March 25, 2008--Vinyl Flooring in Wilsonia is looking to power some of its offices with a windmill system.
Home Sales Rise on Record Price Decline
Washington, DC, March 24, 2008—A record decline in housing prices propelled a modest rise in the sales of existing homes in February.
Shaw's Merritt Says Downturn To Continue This Year
Chattanooga, TN, March 6, 2008--This year isn't likely to be much better than 2007 for the flooring industry, Shaw Industries President Randy Merritt said at an industry meeting Wednesday.
Feds Say Kickbacks Got Flooring Products in HD
Atlanta, GA, March 24, 2008--The federal government believes a former Home Depot employee received perhaps millions of dollars from overseas flooring suppliers in a kickback scheme.