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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.

Hardwood Veteran Opens Outlet in Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY, March 24--It sounds like an old Chinese proverb, but the reality could be thousands of dollars in repair or replacement costs for your premium Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring.

Sears, Kmart Deal Set for Clearance

Hoffman Estates, IL, March 24—-The pairing of rivals Sears and Kmart in their $11 billion merger is poised for final clearance today, four months after the proposal engineered by Kmart Chairman Edward Lampert was unveiled.

Durable Goods Orders Up 0.3%

Washington, DC, March 24—-Orders for durable goods rose 0.3 percent in February, according to the Commerce Department. Economists had forecast an increase in February of 1 percent.

Tarkett Sports to Defend its Rights

Frankenthal, Germany, March 23--Over the last ten years, Tarkett Sports has established itself among the leaders in the sports flooring sector - progress driven by innovation, and underpinned by the strength of the Tarkett Group.

Home Depot Not Worried About Rising Rates

New York, NY, March 23--Home Depot Inc. doesn't expect its growth to be hurt when interest rates rise or home building slows, chief financial officer Carol Tome said Tuesday.

Flexco Appoints Michael Kahn Southeast Sales Manag

Tuscumbia, AL, March 23--Flexco, a leading manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, recently appointed Michael Kahn as sales manager of the company’s newly created Southeast territory.

Consumer Prices Up 0.4%

Washington, DC, March 23--The consumer price index in February rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent, according to the Labor Department.

CPSC & Hellenic Rug Announce Recall

Washington, DC, March 23--The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hellenic have said that consumers should stop using Hellenic Rug Imports’ "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs immediately unless otherwise instructed.