NWFA Expo Sets Attendance Record
St. Louis, MO, May 2, 2006--The NWFA’s recent 2006 Education Conference and Wood Flooring Expo in Baltimore broke all previous attendance records.
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Pending Home Sales Index Eases
Washington, DC, May 3, 2006--Pending home sales have slowed modestly as interest rates continue to rise, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Bentley Prince Street Launches One-of-a-Kind Rugs
Los Angeles, CA, May 3, 2006--Bentley Prince Street announced that it will extend its product offering by launching a new collection of one-of-a-kind, designer area rugs for commercial and residential spaces.
RadiciGroup Voices Concern Over Reports of “Cancer
Bergamo, Italy, May 3, 2006--RadiciGroup announced that it wants to voice its concern about the news published recently by major Italian news agencies regarding the alarm raised over potentially cancerous substances present in the infill used to construct
Faus Group Signs Distribution Deal with Roane
Dalton, GA, May 3, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced the signing of an agreement with The Roane Company to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in May 2006.
Floor Tile Producer Swisstrax Expands
Palm Desert, CA, May 3, 2006--Swisstrax Inc., supplier of interlocking floor tiles and garage floor products, has expanded.
Thomasville Furniture Closing North Carolina Plant
Thomasville, NC, May 3, 2006--Thomasville Furniture Industries Inc., said yesterday that it is shutting down its last manufacturing plant in the company’s hometown, cutting 278 jobs by the end of July.
Natural Area Rugs Intros Cosmopolitan Shags
Beverly Hills, CA, May 2, 2006--A new line of Cosmopolitan shag rugs has been introduced by Natural Area Rug.
Hovnanian Cuts 2Q Guidance
Red Bank, NJ, May 2, 2006--Home builder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., slashed its second-quarter and full-year outlook on Monday, citing slowing sales, production delays and increased use of concessions and incentives.
Chain Store Sale Up Last Week
New York, NY, May 2, 2006--Retail chain stores sales rebounded last week, an industry group reported Tuesday.