Today's Flooring News

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Home Depot Store Expansion Slowed in 2006

Atlanta, GA, March 30, 2007--According to a Securities and Exchange Commission, Home Depot slowed its store growth during 2006.

CCA Donates Carpet for Habitat for Humanity

Manchester, NH, March 28, 2007--Following its successful conventions in Dallas earlier this month, CCA Global Partners made a donation to support the local Habitat for Humanity chapter.

Mannington Commercial Intros New Modular Backing

Salem, NJ, March 28, 2007--Mannington Commercial has introduced Infinity RE--a unique new backing for modular carpet.

Tarkett Commercial Names Salesmaster Distributor

Houston, TX, March 29, 2007--Tarkett Commercial said today that Salesmaster Associates, Inc. has joined the company’s distribution network.

Help-Wanted Index Dips One Point

New York, March 29, 2007--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index dipped one point in February. The Index now stands at 31. It was 39 one year ago.

Steelcase 4Q Earnings Up on Strong Sales

Grand Rapids, MI, March 29, 2007--Steelcase reported fourth quarter earnings that was helped by strong sales and growth in its international business.

Wicanders Cork Oak Creates New Product Finish

Hanover, MD March 29, 2007--Wicanders Cork Oak flooring has created a new product finish specifically designed to address design and function.

Initial Jobless Claims Fall

Washington, DC, March 29, 2007--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in more than two months in the week ending March 24, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

4Q GDP Revised Up to 2.5%

Washington, DC, March 29, 2007--The economy grew at a 2.5% annual pace in the final three months of 2006, slightly faster than the previous estimate of 2.2%, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.

Armstrong Launches Grand Illusions

Lancaster, PA, March 28, 2007--Armstrong’s newest laminate floor collection Grand Illusions challenges the senses with a high-end, piano-finish wood visual.