Topps Tiles Sees Rising Sales, Plans Growth
London, England, Nov. 30, 2010 -- Tile and wood flooring firm Topps Tiles said comparable sales in the first seven weeks of its new financial year were up 3.2% on the previous year.
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Holiday Shoppers Appear More Upbeat
Washington, DC, Nov. 29, 2010 -- Improving consumer sentiment appeared to drive more shoppers to the stores at the traditional beginning of the holiday shopping season.
House Buyers Adopting Different View of Purchase
New York, NY, Nov. 29, 2010 -- House shoppers are being forced to accept a more traditional view of a real estate purchase as a savings account than as an investment, according to a story by Bloomberg News.
Pergo Opens Distribution Center in Belgium
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 29, 2010 –- Pergo said it recently opened a new warehouse in Ostend, Belgium.
Private Equity Firms Buy Floor and Decor
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 29, 2010 -- Floor and Decor Outlets of America, a retailer of hard surface flooring, said it has been acquired by private investment firms.
Carpet King Inventory Up for Auction Next Month
Boardman, OH, Nov. 29, 2010 -- Flooring inventory at three stores operated by the Remnant Room Inc. will be put up for auction Dec. 6, according to The Business Journal.
UK Vinyl Recycling Program Wins Award
Worcester, England, Nov. 29, 2010 -- Recofloor’s approach to the collection and recycling of waste vinyl flooring won the Innovative Practice in Waste Management award.
Mohawk Signs Florida Lease
Orlando, FL, Nov. 29, 2010 -- Mohawk Industries has signed a lease for a 46,002 square foot space, according to GlobeSt.com.
Crossville Gets Local Sustainability Recognition
Crossville, TN, Nov. 29, 2010 -- Crossville Mayor J.H. Graham has recognized tile maker Crossville, Inc. as the Mayor’s Green Partner.
ProSource Opens Eastern Virginia Store
York, VA, Nov. 29, 2010 -- ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings will open its third location in eastern Virginia.