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.

Foreclosure Problem Growing Worse, MBA Says

Washington, DC, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The home foreclosure problem is growing worse, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Iran Exports $138M of Carpets in Four Months

Tehran, Iran, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Iran exported $138 million worth of handmade carpets in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year ended July 22, according to the Tehran Times.

Rubber Flooring Debuts Martial Arts Mats

Chandler, AZ, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Rubber Flooring Inc. has recently added a new line of martial arts mat covering products.

Mohawk Leases Five Natural-Gas-Powered Trucks

Dalton, GA, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Mohawk has leased five trucks powered by liquefied natural gas from Ryder System Inc. to support the company’s day-to-day customer delivery operations in Southern California, according to a story in the Dalton Daily Citizen.

Could Bernanke Help Flooring Stocks Rebound?

Washington, DC, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Could Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke help stem the slide in floor company stocks?

UK's Headlam Reports Higher Revenues, Profits

Birmingham, England, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Pre-tax profits have increased more than 17% at Birmingham floorcovering specialist Headlam.

Retailers Beginning To Brace for Slowdown

New York, NY, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Retailers are beginning to anticipate a weak second half of the year as they reported the slowest earnings growth since in the last recession.

Godfrey Hirst Begins Court Appeal in New Zealand

Victoria, Australia, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Australian carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst has started its appeal against a Commerce Commission decision in New Zealand.

Chicago-Area Economy Picks Up in July

Chicago, IL, Aug. 22, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's national activity index improved to negative 0.06 in July from negative 0.38 in June.

Ceramics of Italy Sponsoring Design Contest

New York, NY, Aug. 19, 2011 -- Ceramics of Italy has partnered with Architizer to launch the Ceramics of Italy Exhibit Design Challenge.