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.
Newport, MI, February 21, 2006--One of life's constant struggles -- keeping carpets, rugs and floors clean -- may now be a thing of the past thanks to an innovative new floor mat system that keeps the dirt outside.
Cincinnati, OH, February 21, 2006--Federated Department Stores today announced that Anne MacDonald will join the company as its chief marketing officer and president of the Macy's corporate marketing division.
Zurich, Switzerland, February 21, 2006--Employers are having difficulty finding the right people to fill jobs despite high unemployment in Europe and the United States, a survey by U.S.-based staffing firm Manpower showed on Tuesday.
Cincinnati, OH, February 21, 2006--Federated Department Stores reported fourth-quarter net earnings were up 59 percent, aided by the acquisition of May Department Stores.
Bentonville, AR, February 21, 2006-- Wal-Mart posted higher quarterly profit as an aggressive holiday advertising campaign drove demand for laptop computers and gift cards in the biggest shopping period of the year.
Minneapolis, MN, February 21, 2006--Tennant Company reported net earnings of $6.4 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, on net sales of $152 million for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005.
New York NY, February 21, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 1.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.7 percent in January.
Wellington, New Zealand -- Troubled carpet maker Feltex has reported a drop in first-half profit of nearly 200 per cent, but was cautiously optimistic about its outlook following a drastic restructure.
Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2006--Home Depot has a bold vision to expand its online sales, including plans to broadcast live product demonstrations and how-to infomercials on its web site, automation of special-order sales, and new catalogs focused on categ
Washington, DC, February 20, 2006--The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has targeted $20 million worth of hardwood for export to India.