Today's Flooring News

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Armstrong Battles AT&T over Phone Bill

Lancaster, PA. September 27, 2005 -- Armstrong World Industries is a $3.5 billion corporation run by highly-educated, highly-paid executives. But Armstrong has at least one thing in common with us regular folk: it thinks it's phone bill is too high.

Las Vegas Market Establishes Hurricane Relief Fund

Las Vegas, NV, September 22, 2005 –- World Market Center has announced the formation of the Las Vegas Market Relief Fund, designed to help rebuild the communities, homes and lives of displaced families whom have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Real Wood Floors: Adds Homeowner Value

St. Louis, MO, September 16--In a survey of real estate agents across the country, 58% of agents surveyed agree that homes with wood floors sell for more money than homes without wood floors -- up to 10% more. In addition, 46% agree that homes with wood f

May-Federated Deal May Have Hit a Snag

New York, NY, February 2--Price is emerging as the primary sticking point as Federated Department Stores Inc. explores the possible acquisition of May Department Stores Co., the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

CRI Launches New Seal of Approval Program

Dalton, GA - November 17 - The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has launched a new Seal of Approval program designed to recognize superior carpet cleaning products that pass stringent tests administered by an independent, accredited laboratory.

Greenspan Warns of Further Oil Price Increases

New York, October 18--High oil prices have dampened economic growth and a further increase would risk "more serious negative consequences," Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday.

Pergo Offers Fall Sales Promotion on Pergo Select

Raleigh, NC, September 30-Pergo currently is offering a nationwide sales promotion designed exclusively for specialty retailers who sell Pergo Select. The program offers pricing and bonus incentives on pallet orders of this popular product line.

FloorExpo Names Turner VP

Atlanta, GA, September 20--FloorExpo announced the promotion of Kathy Turner to vice president of business development.