Today's Flooring News

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Business Community Displeased with Draft Asbestos

Washington, DC, January 6--Businesses facing asbestos claims are chafing at the latest draft bill aimed at limiting their liability, even as President George W. Bush on Wednesday increased pressure on parties to broker a deal.

Former Federated CEO Charged with Perjury

New York, January 5--James Zimmerman, former chairman and chief executive of Federated Department Stores, was indicted for perjury on Tuesday by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.

Boone Distributors Moving

Lakeland, FL, January 5-- A new home is in the works for Boone Distributors. The flooring distributor and wholesaler has hired Lakeland's Folsom Construction to build its 4,300-square-foot offices.

Design Center Solutions Forms New Company

Sausalito, CA, Jan. 5--Design Center Solutions has formed a new company, The Bridgeway Media Group. Builder process and non-design center products will now be offered under the Bridgeway Builder Solutions subsidiary.

Environmental Home Center Reopens

Seattle, WA, January 5--Environmental Home Center (EHC), the nation's first sustainable building supplier, announced that its showroom is now open to the public.

Hicks Named JCPenney President

Plano, TX, January 5--J.C. Penney Co. has named Ken Hicks president and chief merchandising officer, the retailer said Tuesday.