Today's Flooring News

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Flor Opens Fourth Retail Store in Atlanta

Chicago, IL, April 28, 2011 -- Flor Inc., said it has opened its fourth national store in Atlanta.

GSA Sets Standard for Carpet Purchases

Ann Arbor, MI, April 28, 2011--The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) now requires gold level certification to NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet for all broadloom and carpet tile purchased through the GSA.

Fairclough Named Senior VP at BASF

Florham Park, NJ, April 28, 2011--BASF announced that it has named Derek Fairclough as senior vice president, dispersions and pigments in North America.

Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly

Washington, DC, April 28, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week to their highest level since January, according to the Labor Department.

Milliken Unveils New Corporate Identity

Sparatanburg, SC, April 27, 2011 -- Milliken is rebranding its corporate identity "to position itself for the future while embracing strengths from its successful history," the company said.

Lumber Liquidators Reports Lower Income

Toano, VA, April 27, 2011 -- Lumber Liquidators reported that net income fell 17.1% to $5.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter.

Mortgage Applications Down on Fewer Purchases

Washington, DC, April 27, 2011 -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell last week, as purchase applications dropped by the largest amount in nearly a year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Interface Completes Debt Exchange

Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2011 -- Interface announced the completion of its offer to exchange $275 million aggregate principal amount .

Consumer Confidence Turns Higher in April

New York, NY, April 26, 2011 -- Consumer confidence rose in April as concerns about jobs and inflation eased, according to the Conference Board.

Pfleiderer Releases Details of Restructuring

Neumarkt, April 26, 2011 - Pfleiderer said it has sent the preliminary agreements for the company's financial restructuring to its creditors.