Construction Spending Up in August
Washington, D.C., October 3, 2005--Spending on construction projects increased 0.4% in August, according to the Commerce Department. It was the biggest increase in three months.
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Home Depot Closer to Opening in China
Atlanta, GA, October 3, 2005—-According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Home Depot has moved a step closer to opening stores in China, a key growth frontier with a $50 billion home improvement market.
Unilin Pushes Forward With ITC Case
Thomasville, North Carolina, October 3, 2005 – Less than two months after the institution by the International Trade Commission of its investigation called ‘Certain laminated floor panels,’ 19 of the 32 parties have already chosen to drop out of the case.
Manufacturing Expands in September
Tempe, AZ, October 4, 2005 -- Manufacturing activity was surprisingly robust in September as new orders jumped in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, while August construction spending rose at a record rate, data released on Monday showed.
Industry Vets Open Store in Colorado
Fort Morgan, CO, September 30, 2005--After putting in 19 years of hard work at Specialty Shop Floors in Fort Morgan, Jim and Charlotte Stieb had the intention of quitting the flooring business and searching for something different.
Tandus Names Mowers & Tick to Key Design Positions
Dalton, GA, September 30, 2005-—Tandus announced that it has named Terry Mowers as creative director and Suzanne Tick as design director. Together, they will facilitate the overall strategic direction for product for the three floorcovering brands united
Consumer Sentiment Index Unchanged
Ann Arbor, MI, September 30, 2005--Consumer sentiment remained at low levels in late September, according to research from the University of Michigan.
Carpet One Donates Red Carpet for “Action Day” in
New York, NY, September 30, 2005--Yesterday some of New York City's busiest sidewalks near Central Park were adorned with 4,000 feet of vibrant red carpet, donated by floor covering retailer Carpet One.
Study: Two Out of Every Five Have Broadband Access
New York, NY, September 29--Nielsen//NetRatings, a global leader in Internet media and market research, announced that the number of Americans with broadband access reached 42 percent of the U.S. population in August, increasing 16 percent since the begin
New Zealand’s Feltex May Import More Carpet
Wellington, New Zealand, September 30, 2005--Feltex Carpets Ltd. said Friday it may increase its role as a synthetic carpet importer, and is reviewing the extent of its presence in high-volume segments of the carpet-making market.