CFI 11th Convention in Chattanooga This Month
Kansas City, MO, July 13--The CFI 11th Convention is scheduled for July 28-31, 2004 at the Chattanoogan Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Sears Establishes New Executive Retail Position
Hoffman Estates, IL, July 13—Sears has established a new, expanded leadership position of President of Sears Retail.
Moody's Cuts May Department Stores' Rating
New York, NY, July 13--Moody's Investors Service cut its long-term ratings on May Department Stores Co.'s debt, citing the company's higher borrowings after buying 71 department stores for $3.2 billion.
Q.E.P. Reports Record Sales and Earnings
Boca Raton, FL, July 12--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. today announced financial results for its fiscal 2005 first quarter ended May 31, 2004.
Pennington Hardwoods Changes Its Focus
Sellersburg, IN, July 12--Growth has pushed Pennington Hardwoods into a new 15,000-square-foot building. Pennington can sell his fine woods to local people again, according to the Louisville Courier Journal.
Pergo Signs New Credit Facility Agreements
Trelleborg, Sweden, July 12--Pergo said this morning that it has signed a new long-term credit facility agreements with Swedbank (FöreningsSparbanken AB (publ)), HSH Nordbank AG, Copenhagen Branch, and Nordea Bank AB.
Mannington Commercial Introduces Sample Return Pro
Calhoun, GA, July 12--Mannington Commercial has debuted a Sample Return Program for their carpet, resilient and ICore samples.
CCA Global’s Rug Décor Appoints New President
Manchester, NH, July 12--CCA Global Partners has appointed Scott Hayim as president of Rug Décor, one of CCA Global's 13 affiliate companies. Hayim comes to Rug Décor with a very successful 25-year background in the floor covering industry.
Chicago Retailer Sues Newspaper Over Circulation D
Chicago, IL, July 12--A carpet store headquartered in Chicago filed suit on Thursday against the Tribune Co., alleging that the company's newspapers defrauded advertisers by inflating circulation figures.
Minuteman and Hako-Werke to Merge
Addison, IL, July 9-- Minuteman International, Inc. the floor-care equipment and chemical manufacturer, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Hako-Werke International.