Today's Flooring News

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Toll Brothers 1Q Earnings Drop 67%

Horsham, PA, February 23, 2007--Luxury-home builder Toll Brothers reported first quarter earnings that dropped 67 percent due to hefty writedowns and other costs, and Chief Executive Robert Toll said many markets were still soft.

Lowe’s 4Q Net Off 11.5%, Beat Estimates

Lowe’s 4Q Net Off 11.5%, Beat Estimates

Mooresville, NC, February 23, 2007--Lowe's reported net earnings of $613 million for the 13-week period ended February 2, 2007, an 11.5 percent decline versus the 14-week period ended February 3, 2006.

CFI Confirms Annual Conference Dates

Kansas City, MO, February 22, 2007--The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association has confirmed the dates for their annual convention.

Laticrete Joins Forces With Habitat for Humanity

New Haven, CT, February 21, 2007--Laticrete International, Inc. donated materials and provided a crew for the installation of ceramic tile floors in two New Haven, Connecticut homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Fieldturf Tarkett & WD Complete Partnership

Montreal, Quebec, February 22, 2007--As recently announced, WD Flooring has become the largest vertically integrated member of the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, making a partnership with FieldTurf Tarkett a perfect fit.