Report: Corporate Giving, Business Needs Aligned
New York, NY, August 2, 2007--Corporate giving will be more aligned with business needs this year, according to a report released today by The Conference Board.
Today's Flooring News
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Universal Granite & Marble Opens Illinois Facility
Oswego, IL, August 2, 2007--Universal Granite & Marble, an importer and wholesaler of natural stone, has opened a facility in Oswego, Illinois.
Gander Mountain Selects Eco-Friendly Carpet
St. Paul, MN, August 2, 2007-- Gander Mountain said it is outfitting stores throughout the country with "green" carpet from Lees Carpets.
Furniture Brands' Earnings Off 65%
St. Louis, MO, August 2, 2007--Furniture Brands International reported second quarter earnings that fell 65% on net sales that were down nearly 11%.
Former Feltex Directors Facing Action
Auckland, New Zealand, August 2, 2007--Feltex Carpets' liquidator has put eight former directors of the failed carpet maker on notice that they face legal action totalling more than $20 million.
Pfleiderer Posts 1H Results, Discusses Pergo
Neumarkt, Germany, August 2, 2007--Pfleiderer AG said revenues for the first half of 2007 increased 31% to EUR886.2 million.
Report: Flooring Scandal Hits Home Depot
Atlanta, GA, August 1, 2007-- Four merchandising managers at The Home Depot Inc. have been fired for allegedly accepting kickbacks totaling as much as $1 million to supply stores.
Coverings Confirmed for Chicago, ‘09
Alexandria, VA, August 1, 2007--Coverings is preparing for the 2008 edition of its tile and stone show, which returns to Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center, April 29 to May 2.
Pending Home Sales Highest in 3-Plus Years
Washington, DC, August 1, 2007—The Pending Home Sales Index in June, was 5% higher from the downwardly revised May, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Manufacturing Expansion Slows in July
Tempe, AZ, August 1, 2007--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the sixth consecutive month.