Today's Flooring News

Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.

4Q Productivity Rises By 2.1%

Washington, DC, March 3--Productivity in the fourth quarter rose at an annual rate of 2.1 percent, according to the federal Labor Department.

Red Bank, NJ, March 3—-Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings for the first quarter that were up 41 percent over the previous year. The company also boosted expectations for second-quarter and full-year results.

Retailer Sales Better Than Expected

New York, March 3—Retailers posted better than expected sales in February as consumers appeared to be reassured of an improving economy.

ISM: Non-Manufacturing Index Up in February

Tempe, AZ, March 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in February 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Flooring America Sales Training Convention Improve

Manchester, NH, March 3--The Flooring America and Flooring Canada first-ever Sales Professional Convention gave member sales teams a better understanding of the important role they play.

Domco To Award Retail Sales Personnel with Extra D

Farnham, Quebec, March 3--Retail sales personnel this year can earn extra dollars when they register for the Domco Reward$ Program, offered in partnership with American Express.

Women Gaining Influence in Home Improvement Market

Las Vegas, March 2--A growing number of women are nailing down their influence in the world of home improvement, accounting for 35.8 percent of the total residential repair and remodeling purchases in 2004, a significant jump from 28.6 percent in 1995.

NAHB's National Green Building Conference To M

Washington, DC, March 2--The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will build on its commitment to meeting consumer demand for resource efficient, environmentally sensitive and cost-effective new homes at its 2005 National Green Building Conference

Report: Squeeze-Out Plan at Tarkett AG

Frankenthal, Germany, March 2—-Tarkett AG, the German flooring manufacturer, looks likely to be delisted from the German stock exchange according to the Financial Times.

Unilin Hiring for New North Carolina Facility

Thomasville, NC, March 2--Hiring continues at Belgian-based manufacturer Unilin Flooring as the company completes work on expanding its facilities to a total of 1.1 million square feet when complete.