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New Zealand Carpet Retailer May Go Public

New Zealand Carpet Retailer May Go Public

Auckland, New Zealand, November 12, 2007--One of New Zealand's largest carpet retailers could be opened up to public ownership following its majority purchase by a local boutique private equity player.

Foamex Third Quarter Earnings, Revenues Fall

Foamex Third Quarter Earnings, Revenues Fall

Linwood, PA, November 12, 2007--Foamex in the third quarter reported net income of $100,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.4 million, or $0.77 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2006.

Carpet One Launches 2008 Pet Calendar

Carpet One Launches 2008 Pet Calendar

Manchaster, NH, November 12, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home, continues to support the American Humane Association and the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies.

Mohawk Donates Vinyl to Habitat for Humanity

Mohawk Donates Vinyl to Habitat for Humanity

Orlando, FL, November 12, 2007--Mohawk Industries Inc. donated a tractor-trailer full of vinyl, about 10,000 pounds worth, to the Seminole County Habitat for Humanity organization last week.

Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply

Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply

Ann Arbor, MI, November 9, 2007--Consumer sentiment posted a surprisingly sharp fall in early November, hitting its lowest in two years.

More Americans Have Discretionary Income

More Americans Have Discretionary Income

New York, NY, November 9, 2007--About 73 million U.S. households now have discretionary income, up from about 57 million in 2002, according to a report by The Conference Board.