Study Reveals Shaw Training Increases Sales
Dalton, GA, May 11, 2007--A recent Six Sigma study by the Shaw Learning Academy demonstrated that training can literally pay off.
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Floor & Decor Opens in Austin and Orlando
Kennesaw, GA, May 11, 2007--Floor & Décor Outlets of America makes its debut in two markets this month; Austin and Orlando.
Mohawk Shares Climb on Buy-Out Speculation
New York, NY, May 11, 2007--Buyout-related speculation earlier this this week ignited trading in Mohawk Industries Inc.
CARE Recognizes InterFace and Carpet Cycle
Charleston, SC, May 11, 2007--Both Carpet Cycle and InterFace Flor were recognized as Recyclers of the Year by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) at the organization’s Fifth Annual Conference at the historic Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC.
Cole's Flooring Celebrates 60 Years in San Diego
San Diego, CA, May 10, 2007--Coles Fine Flooring celebrates a major milestone in 2007, as the region’s leading fine floor covering retailer marks six decades of success in San Diego County.
Artistic Finishes Adds New Coatings to Finishing
St. Paul, MN, May 10, 2007--Artistic Finishes, Inc. is pleased to add to its list of “firsts” the introduction of Nanotechnology coatings and Xenon cold curing to its finishing process.
NOFMA Welcomes Two New Graduates
Memphis, TN, May 10, 2007--NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association welcomed two graduates last month to its growing list of Certified Wood Flooring Inspectors (CWFI).
Teragren Intros Adhesive Alternative
Bainbridge Island, WA, May 10, 2007--Teragren has introduced a manufacturing adhesive alternative to further enhance the environmental attributes of its beautiful, durable and renewable bamboo products.
NAR Cuts Housing Forecast
Washington, DC, May 10, 2007--Housing activity this year will be somewhat lower than in earlier forecasts, according to the latest projections by the National Association of Realtors.
The Floor Trader to Open 10 Stores in Michigan
Detroit, MI, May 10, 2007--The Floor Trader, a St. Louis-based midsize flooring retailer, plans to open 10 stores in Michigan--most of them in Metro Detroit--over the next three years.