Today's Flooring News

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Omnova Solutions Files Shelf Registration

Fairlawn, OH, Feb. 5--Omnova today filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Home Depot Wins Award From EPA

Atlanta, GA, Feb. 5--The Home Depot announced that the company has received the National Product Campaign Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Solutia to Raise Nylon Fiber Price

St. Louis, MO, Feb. 5--Solutia Inc. has announced a price increase on nylon carpet fiber for the contract carpet market segment.

Collins & Aikman's CFO Steps Down

Dalton, GA, Feb. 6--Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc. a Tandus company, today announced that Darrel V. McCay is leaving his positions as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary of C&A.

Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.6%

Washington, DC, Feb. 6--Payrolls grew in January at the fastest clip in three years but fell short of expectations.

Sherwin-Williams' Earnings Up

Cleveland, OH, Feb. 5--Sherwin-Williams Co.'s fourth-quarter earnings rose 24 percent, aided by improved sales overseas and at its U.S. paint stores.

Worker Productivity Slowed at Year End

Washington, DC, Feb. 5--The productivity of American workers slowed in the fourth quarter.

Linens 'n Things Quarterly Profit Up

Clifton, NJ, Feb. 4--Linens 'n Things Inc. on Wednesday said quarterly profit rose nearly 15 percent.

Major Retailers Report Strong January Sales

New York, NY, Feb. 5--Record-breaking cold temperatures and clearance sales helped lift January sales above expectations for many of the nation's retailers.

Condo Sales Break Annual Record

Washington, DC, Feb. 4--Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives surged to another annual record in 2003.