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.

Bonakemi Products Selected by Retailer’s Choice

Bonakemi Products Selected by Retailer’s Choice

Aurora, CO, July 27, 2007--A commerical floor care line by BonaKemi USA, the North American subsidiary of BonaKemi AB, was selected as one of the outstanding products at this year’s National Hardware Show.

ASLA Honors Roger Milliken

ASLA Honors Roger Milliken

Spartanburg, SC, July 27, 2007--American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has named Roger Milliken of Milliken & Co. an honorary member, one of the group's highest honors.

Q.E.P. Sells Stone Holdings Business

Q.E.P. Sells Stone Holdings Business

Boca Raton, FL, July 27, 2007--Q.E.P. Co. said that it has sold substantially all of the assets of Q.E.P. Stone Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.

Moody's Downgrades Home Depot Ratings

Moody's Downgrades Home Depot Ratings

New York, NY, July 27, 2007-- Moody's Investors Service downgraded all ratings on Home Depot and left all ratings on review for further possible downgrade.

Homebuilder Meritage Post 2Q Loss

Homebuilder Meritage Post 2Q Loss

Scottsdale, AZ, July 27, 2007--Meritage Homes reported a loss in its second quarter after the homebuilder booked major charges to write down the value of unsold inventory.

Interface Earnings Off in 2Q on Fabric Sale

Interface Earnings Off in 2Q on Fabric Sale

Atlanta, GA, July 25, 2007—Interface Inc. in the second quarter reported earnings that fell 83% to $998,000, or $0.02 a share, from $5.89 million, or $0.11 a share, a year earlier, reflecting the company's sale of its fabrics division.

New Home Sales Off 6.6% in June

New Home Sales Off 6.6% in June

Washington, DC, July 26, 2007—New Home sales in June fell 6.6 percent to an annual pace of 834,000, according to the Commerce Department said today in Washington.

Tarkett 2006 Earnings Up 4.5%

Tarkett 2006 Earnings Up 4.5%

Paris, France, July 26, 2007--The Tarkett Group said its net profits grew 4.5% in 2006, despite costs associated with reorganizing its operations in the U.S. and Western Europe, and challenging economic conditions.