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Employment Costs Up in Q2

Washington, DC, July 28, 2006--Compensation costs rose 0.9% in the second quarter, according to a Labor Department report.

Consumer Confidence Slides a Fraction

Washington, DC, July 28, 2006-- Consumer sentiment was nearly unchanged in July, according to media reports Friday of proprietary research from the University of Michigan.

Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged in June

New York, NY, July 27, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index - a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America - was unchanged in June.

Q.E.P. Names New CFO

Boca Raton, FL, July 27, 2006--Q.E.P. today announced the appointment of Stuart F. Fleischer to the position of Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Treasurer.

Hardwood Flooring Shipments Off in June

Memphis, TN, July 26, 2006-- June shipments of hardwood flooring decreased from last year, according to data released by the Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.

Shaw Floors Featured in Idea Houses

Evanston, IL and Charleston, SC, July 26, 2006--Shaw has been busy across the nation bringing the latest trends in flooring to idea homes for leading national publications including Cottage Living and Southern Living.

Homebuilder Centex 1Q Earnings Off

Dallas, TX, July 25, 2006--Homebuilder Centex said its net profit in the first quarter fell 31 percent and orders were off 21 percent, prompting the company to slash its forecast in another sign of the eroding housing market.

Carpets Making Comeback in UAE

Dubai, United Arab Enmities, July 24, 2006--Carpets are making a comeback in the UAE, with the residential apartment segment dominating the regional demand for easy-to-install and effective floor-covering solutions.