Today's Flooring News

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Survey: Martha Stewart's Resignation Helps Bra

New York, NY, Mar. 19--Consumer opinion of Martha Stewart's brand has risen since the icon of gracious living quit as a director and officer of her namesake company this week.

Ross to Merge Burlington and Cone

Greensboro, NC, Mar. 18--Wilbur Ross made it official yesterday that he has merged Burlington Industries Inc. and Cone Mills Corp. to form what he believes will be a competitive global textile manufacturer.

Beijing Floorcovering Fair Set for September

Beijing, China, Mar. 18--The Chinese International (CIEC) Exhibition Company has announced a 10% discount is being extended for exhibitors registering by March 31.

Carpet & Rug Institute Endorses Green Chemistry Ac

Washington, DC, Mar. 17--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), testified today before the House Committee on Science, endorsing the Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2004.

Producer Prices Up in January

Washington, DC, Mar. 18-- A jump in energy prices pushed U.S. wholesale prices up sharply in January, according to a long-delayed report from the Labor Department issued on Thursday.

Recycling - Turning Pallets Into Flooring

Sydney, Australia, Mar. 18--From dross to dance floor; from garbage to golden flooring; from the landfill to the foyer: Whichever phrase you favor, it’s what researchers at North Carolina State University are doing with the ubiquitous, and usually cast-of

China to End Foreign Retail Curbs by December

Shanghai, China, Mar. 17--China will stick by pledges to open a booming retail sector to foreign players such as Wal-Mart and Carrefour, abolishing joint-venture requirements before December 11, state media said Wednesday.

Consumer Prices Rise

Washington, DC, Mar. 17--Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.3 percent in February as high energy costs continued to hit the pocketbooks of drivers filling up at the pump and people heating their homes.

Housing Starts Off

Washington, DC, Mar. 17--Home building in the U.S. slowed in February for a second month in a row but remained at strong levels.

Home Builder Lennar's Net Earnings Rise

Miami, FL, Mar. 16--Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's largest homebuilders, today reported earnings for its first quarter ended February 29.