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April Consumer Credit Up 5.9%

Washington, DC, June 7, 2006--Consumers took on an extra $10.6 billion in debt in April, the most in 10 months, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday.

Feltex Sees Improved Conditions

Wellington, New Zealand, June 7, 2006--Beleaguered carpet maker Feltex is working to reduce its debt and has assured shareholders that market conditions are continuing to improve.

Hoover Drives All-Terrain Flooring Cleaner

Newton, IA, June 7, 2006--Hoover is looking for the checker flag with its new SteamVac All-Terrain Carpet and Hard-Floor cleaner, designed to clean the multitude of floor surfaces found in today's homes.

WFCA Celebrate CFI Showcase of Talent and Product

Kansas City, MO, June 7, 2006--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) on June 29, 2006, will open its doors to a grand reception showcasing the remodeling project at its headquarters in Anaheim, CA.

A Marriage of Business and Marriage

Wall, NJ, June 7, 2006--When it rains and customers stay home rather than shop for new carpet, Kevin Ryan sometimes frets over the dip in business.

Oregon Company Offers Custom Wood Flooring

Glide, OR, June 6, 2006--A new flooring business has opened in Glide, with a unique twist. Sheldon’s Carolina Custom Flooring offers hardwood flooring, which is all made on site.

April Office Furniture Shipment Growth Eases

Grand Rapids, MI, June 6, 2006--Growth in office furniture shipments and orders slipped into single-digits year-over-year in April, according to the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.

Congoleum Expands DuraCeramic Line

Mercerville, NJ, June 6, 2006--Congoleum has broadened its popular DuraCeramic product line with the addition of DuraCeramic Options which gives consumers unlimited opportunities to create custom floors and walls using this new product category.

Chain Store Sales Edge Up Last Week

New York, June 6, 2006--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as warm weather spurred demand for seasonal items, a retail report said on Tuesday.