Report: Buyout Firms Eyeing ServiceMaster
New York, NY, November 15, 2006--According to the Wall Street Journal, ServiceMaster is attracting the interest of private equity firms.
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Renovations, Stylized Design Set Stage at Americas
Atlanta, GA, November 14, 2006--Three of AmericaMart’s Area Rug Center exhibitors are embracing the power of change with comprehensive showroom renovations.
Wood Flooring Demand Expected to Past $3B by 2010
New York, NY, November 14, 2006--While home sales are expected to cool in 2006, the market supply for wood flooring is expected to remain hot as remodeling and home improvement activity helps drive the market to over $2 billion by year's end.
Poll Finds Consumers Confident Of Home Values
Washington, DC, November 14, 2006--Americans remain highly confident about the nation’s housing prospects, with more than four out of five home owners expecting the value of their home to appreciate over the next five years.
CRI Seal of Approval Program Adds New Players
Dalton, GA, November 13, 2006--The Carpet and Rug Institute has added two new systems to its Seal of Approval category under systems cleaning. which certifies the products meet high performance standards.
Formica Flooring Relaunches Website
Barnwell, South Carolina, November 8, 2006-- Formica Flooring relaunches its new website, www.formicaflooring.com. The site tells the story of the relaunch of Formica Flooring and gives retailers access to marketing tools and sales support.
Flexco Names General Distributors as Distributor
Tuscumbia, AL, November 8, 2006--Flexco, a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, names its newest full product-line distributor, General Distributors.
Study: Home Depot vs. Lowe's the Battle for Am
Columbus, OH, November 8, 2006--While Home Depot leads in share of wallet among home improvement consumers, the company's biggest competitor, Lowe's, has a slight lead in share of preference, according to a recent study of homeowners.
Nourison and O at Home Magazine Help Rebuild Bilox
Saddle Brook, NJ, November, 8 2006--Nourison Rug Corporation was recently pleased to participate in “O at Home” magazine’s recent "O You!" event in Boston to benefit Katrina rebuilding efforts in Biloxi.
Consumer Credit Off in September
Washington, DC, November 8, 2006--Consumer credit outstanding fell by the biggest amount since April 1992 in September as households took out fewer loans for items like automobiles and boats, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday.