Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Begins Tuesday
Shanghai, China, March 26, 2012 -- Domotex Asia/Chinafloor begins March 27, with more than 1,100 exhibitors from 30 countries scheduled to show their products.
Today's Flooring News
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New Home Sales Dip in February
Washington, DC, March 23, 2012 -- New home sales slipped 1.6% in February though prices rose, according to the Commerce Department.
Flor's Eighth Retail Outlet Opens in San Francisco
Chicago, IL, March 23, 2012 -- Flor Inc. has opened its newest retail location in San Francisco.
Armstrong Gets Patent for LVT Design
Lancaster, PA, March 23, 2012 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring said it has been issued a U.S. patent for its Casablanca design in its Natural Creations Luxury Vinyl Tile collection.
Carpetright's Harris Sees Improvement in 2015
London, England, March 23, 2012 -- Carpetright executive chairman Lord Harris predicts another two years of recession, then five very good years.
Butler Johnson, All Tile Win Surfaces Prizes
Dallas, TX, March 23, 2012 --Butler Johnson Corporation and All Tile Inc. were awarded the Surfaces 2012 Distributor Program top prize for registering and bringing more than 300 retailers to the show.
KB Home Narrows First Quarter Loss
Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 2012 -- Homebuilder KB Home reported a first-quarter loss of $45.8 million, or $0.59 a share, compared to a loss a year ago of $114.5 million, or $1.49 a share.
Empire Today Expands in Texas
Northlake, IL, March 23, 2012 -- Empire Today has expanded service in Texas and is now servicing the San Antonio, Austin and Waco-Temple-Bryan areas.
Valinge Signs License With Handsome Plastic
Viken, Sweden, March 23, 2012 -- Taiwanese vinyl-flooring producer Handsome Plastic has signed a license for use of Valinge's mechanical locking system, Valinge said.
BOA Pilot Program Converts Deed to Lease
Charlotte, NC, March 23, 2012 -- Bank of America Corp. is beginning a small pilot program that would convert distressed properties into rental units, turning the homeowners into tenants.