Today's Flooring News

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Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Chain store sales in the week ended April 22, fell 0.2 percent, after rising 1.1 percent the previous week, according to the report produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.

Shaw Wins Waste Reduction Award

Dalton, GA, April 24, 2006, Shaw Industries, Inc., California Division was recently honored by the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).

Mideast One of Fastest Growing Flooring Markets

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 24, 2006--International and regional flooring manufacturers are tipping the Middle East as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets with annual growth of around 15 percent in the coming decade.

IWT Tesoro Delays Annual Report Filing

Westport, CT, April 24, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corp. has been delayed filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Flooring America & Flooring Canada Launch Training

Manchester, NH, April 24, 2006--In a major push by Flooring America and Flooring Canada to deliver continuing sales and service education to every single member, the floorcovering coop is investing $500,000 on door-to-door visits by a leading industry exp

3M Intros Carpet Touch-Up Roller

St. Paul, MN, April 24, 2006--Scotch-Brite's new Carpet Touch-Up Roller by 3M easily and efficiently picks up dirt, dust, hair and pet fur from more than 50 surfaces around the house with super-sticky tear sheets.