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London, England, Aug. 5, 2009--Topps Tiles Plc's interim management statement for the 18 weeks ended Aug. 1 revealed that overall revenue was down 9.9%, with same-store sales down 10.9%, compared with an 8% drop in 2008.
Lawrence, MA, July 27, 2009--Rubber flooring firm Nora systems Inc. has launched a new website, nora.com/us., designed to support the "All About Flooring, All About You" brand introduced earlier this year.
New York, NY, Aug. 5, 2009--Deutsche Bank has raised its price targets on Home Depot and Lowe's.
London, England, Aug. 5, 2009--Britain's biggest floor coverings retailer, Carpetright said it grew sales in the first quarter, the first rise since the fourth quarter of 2007/08.
Washington, DC, Aug. 5, 2009--Orders for U.S.-made factory goods rose 0.4% in June, outperforming expectations from Wall Street analysts, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Nanterre, France, Aug. 5, 2009--Tarkett almost reached its target of 100 percent ownership of Serbian floorcovering firm Sintelon.
Fairfield, OH, Aug. 4, 2009--The owner of a carpet retailer in Ohio said he'll live on the roof of his store until a bank loan comes through to save his company, Cincinnati television WLWT reported.
Peachtree City, GA, Aug. 3, 2009--Tarkett Sports has acquied contractor Atlas Track & Tennis.
Washington, DC, Aug. 4, 2009--In another sign the housing sector may be turning, pending sales of existing homes rose in June for the fifth straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
St. Louis, MO, Aug. 4, 2009--The National Wood Flooring Association has announced that two US wood flooring manufacturers have begun the audit process to become certified under the NWFA’s Responsible Procurement Program.