Consumer Confidence Rebounds in December
New York, NY, December 28--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had been on the decline since August, rebounded in December.
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Berry Floor Extends Relationship with Lance Armstr
Menen, Belgium, December 27--Belgian laminate flooring manufacturer Berry Floor has signed a three year (with the option for two more) sponsorship deal with Lance Armstrong's Discovery Channel team, effectively extending the relationship it had with t
Unilin Obtains Canadian Patent
Wielsbeke, Belgium, December 23-–On the 2nd of November 2004, the Canadian Patent Office granted Unilin the Canadian patent CA 2226286. The patent protects a wide range of glue free joints, including the well-known Uniclic system.
UK’s Stoddard in Emergency Refinancing Negotiation
Kilmarnock, Scotland, December 27-- Five hundred jobs in the west of Scotland were put under threat on Christmas Eve when Stoddard International announced that it was in emergency negotiations with its bankers for short-term funding, according to the Time
G.E. Shnier Named Exclusive Canadian Distributor
Toronto, December 22--The G.E. Shnier Co. signed an agreement with Edge Flooring to be the exclusive Canadian distributor of the new Edge Flooring system. The Edge Flooring system will be available in the Canadian market as of January 2005.
Impacta Acoustical Floor Launched New Underlayment
Richmond, VA, December 27--Impacta acoustical floor underlayments are a new line of products that provide floor sound isolation solutions for every condition in multi-family residential design.
Surfaces’ Installation Showcase Highlights Proper
Dallas, TX, December 27--Retailers and installers know that proper floor covering installation is critical for their business success. Mistakes mean lost profits — that’s why it’s so important to not only understand common installation mistakes and challe
Former Carpets International Goes Into Receivershi
Down, Northern Ireland, December 27-- Donaghadee Carpets has confirmed that the company, which was established just a year ago, will close with the loss of 63 jobs, according to the Belfast-based News Letter
TORLYS Forecasts 2005 Canadian Floor Trends
Mississauga, Ontario, December 27--Based on an informal survey of TORLYS dealers and product forecasting, TORLYS predicts Canadians who want to upgrade the quality of their homes will gravitate toward exotic floors.
Consumer Spending & Income Up in November
Washington, DC, December 23--Consumer spending rose 0.2% in November, according to Commerce Department. In October the category saw an increase of 0.8%, according to revised figures.