Today's Flooring News

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Homeowners Choose Big Box Home Improvement Stores

Norwalk, CT, June 6--Today's homeowners overwhelmingly head to the home center when it comes to home improvement products, with 67 percent of homeowners opting for the big box for a broad range of products.

Jaipur Add Designs to Two Collections

Dalton, GA, June 3--Jaipur is adding numerous designs to its Atlantis and Jaimak Collections, further broadening its offering of exceptionally styled rugs. Both collections have a solid history of success with distinct designs and weaves that embrace Jaip

Non-Manufacturing Growth Slows

Tempe, AZ, June 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in May 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Planned Job Cuts Up in May

New York, NY, June 3--Planned layoffs in the United States jumped 42 percent in May from April, led by hefty job cuts in the computer industry, a report said.

Conduct of New Zealand’s Feltex May Be Investigate

Wellington, New Zealand, June 3--The Shareholders' Association has asked the Securities Commission to investigate whether New Zealand's Feltex Carpets Ltd.'s investors were appropriately informed about the troubled carpet maker's prospects

Alloc Adds New Distributor in Michigan

Racine, WI, June 3--Alloc, Inc. has added Radio Distributing Co. (RDC) to its distribution network. RDC will represent Alloc products throughout the state of Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

Sphinx Adds More Special Shapes and Sizes to Line

Dalton, GA, June 3--Sphinx is adding rounds, squares, and over-sized rugs to some of their most popular collections as well as to recent introductions. Sphinx now offers more than 250 rounds, 90 Squares, and 300 mansion-sized area rugs.