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.
Robbins, NC, Apr. 15--The shuttered textile mill that once employed hundreds of northern Moore County workers has been sold. Jeff Schwarz and Robert Burr of Asheboro bought the 286,000-square-foot plant, formerly operated by Milliken & Co.
New York, NY, Apr. 15--Federated Department Stores Inc. the parent of Macy's and Bloomingdale's, said on Wednesday it was in talks to acquire Marshall Field's department stores from Target Corp.
Greensboro, NC, Apr. 14--Unifi, Inc. announced today that it has ceased joint venture discussions with the Guangdong Kaiping Polyester Enterprises Group and Guangdong Kaiping Chunhui Co., Ltd. in Kaiping, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Bend, OR, Apr. 14--Morelock Flooring, a division of Millstone Industries, LLC, announced Tuesday its new partnership agreements with Hardwood Flooring Distributors (HFD) Goodfellow and FSC Flooring Distributors.
Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Higher energy prices boosted overall U.S. consumer prices, but even excluding volatile food and energy costs consumer prices rose sharply.
Dalton, GA, Apr. 14--Each of Tandus' three floorcoverings brands--C&A Floorcoverings, Crossley Carpet Mills and Monterey Carpets--were honored March 25 in the 21st annual Antron Design Award competition.
Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Though even its backers admit its chances of passage remain slim, U.S. Senate Republican leaders intend to bring an insurer-backed asbestos bill to the floor the week of April 19.
Washingon, DC, Apr. 14--EPA will recognize 29 individuals and organizations from around the world for outstanding efforts in protecting the Earth's climate and stratospheric ozone layer.
Dalton, GA, Apr. 14--Mohawk Industries has selected The Carpet Barn, headquartered in Pine Bluff, AR, as its Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the Year for 2004.
Mooresville, NC, Apr. 13--Lowe's Companies, Inc. plans to open a new regional office in Pensacola, FL.