Today's Flooring News

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Steuler-Fliesen and Una Terra Intro LED Tiles

Portland, ME, April 18, 2006--One of the more talked-about products at the recent Coverings 2006 expo in Orlando was Steuler-Fliesen's LED tiles, which have a small light set flush in the center. Una Terra of Portland, Maine, is the exclusive distribu

Interface Fabrics to Launch Terratex at HD Expo

Guilford, ME, April 18, 2006--Interface Fabrics announced that it will introduce its first open line collection of Terratex fabrics designed specifically for the hospitality market at the HD Expo, April 27-29, in Las Vegas.

Sears Canada Shareholders to Fight Buyout

Toronto, Ontario, April 18, 2006--A group of Sears Canada minority shareholders said they will band together to fight Sears Holdings' bid to buy out its Canadian unit for C$892 million ($775 million).

Americans Gave To Hurricane and Other Charities

New York, NY, April 18, 2006--Most Americans who gave money to help victims of the Katrina and Rita hurricanes also contributed to all of their normal charities as well, according to a nationwide survey released today by The Conference Board.

Producer Prices Up 0.5%

Washington, DC, April 18, 2006--Producer prices rose 0.5% in March as gasoline prices showed the biggest gain in 16 months, according to a report from the Labor Department.

D.R. Horton 2Q Earnings Up 20%

Fort Worth, TX, April 18, 2006--D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. home builder, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 20 percent as strength in most regions offset weakness in the Midwest.

Seasonal Factors Drive Web Traffic

Reston, VA, April 18, 2006--comScore Media Metrix has released its monthly analysis of consumer activity at top online properties and categories.

Builder Confidence Declines In April

Washington, DC, April 18, 2006--Rising mortgage rates, continued affordability issues and subsiding demand from investors/speculators are prompting single-family home builders to adjust their perspective.