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Armstrong Names Apollo Distributor of Hartco Line

Lancaster, Pa., September 27, 2005 -– Armstrong Floor Products today named Apollo Distributing Company a distributor of Armstrong Hardwood Flooring by Hartco servicing the Metropolitan New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area.

Retailers: GAO Report Supports Byrd Amendment Repe

Washington, Dc, September 27, 2005 -- The National Retail Federation today welcomed a General Accounting Office report that questioned the effectiveness of the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, also known as the Byrd Amendment.

Chain Store Sales Inch Up Last Week

New York, NY, September 27, 2005 -- The International Council of Shopping Centers said Tuesday that retail chain store sales for the week ending September 24 were up 0.1 percent.

Carpet Design Awards Launched at Domotex

Hannover, Germany, September 27, 2005—Domotex organizer Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) has partnered with the magazines HALI and Modern Carpets + Textiles (MCT) to launch at Domotex Hannover 2006 the Carpet Design Awards (CDA), a new competition for hand-made c

iFLOOR.com to Open Land-Based Stores

Bellevue, WA, September 27, 2005 -- Since 1999, the highly successful online flooring retailer iFLOOR.com has grown by a staggering 5,900 percent. The company expects continued upsurge as it launches several land-based stores across the country.

China 2005 Growth Rate Seen at 9.2%

Beijing, China, September 26, 2005 -- China's booming economy is expected to grow 9.2 percent this year and 8.7 percent in the first half next year, according to researchers at the People's Bank of China.

Heated Car Mats Warms Feet, Dry Floor

Mentor OH, September 26, 2005 -- The Heated Car Mat is the only car, SUV and truck mat that keeps your feet warm in winter and helps dry the vehicle floor.

Tarkett Residential Announces Price Increases

Whitehall, PA, PA, September 27, 2005 -- Tarkett Residential has announced plans to initiate price increases on FiberFloor products as well as the company’s residential sheet vinyl products.