Trade Deficit Hits Record
November 10, 2005--The trade deficit rose to a record in September as the Gulf Coast hurricanes helped push America's foreign oil bill to an all-time high.
Today's Flooring News
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Shaw Contract Group Announces “Design Is” Award Co
Dalton, GA, November 10, 2005--Shaw Contract Group introduces the 2006 “Design Is” Award. The competition provides recognition for commercial interior design professionals who define the meaning of “design” through their projects.
New Zealand’s Cavalier Drops After Warning
Wellington, New Zealand, November 10, 2005--Shares in carpet maker Cavalier Corp plunged 14 percent today after it warned of difficult market conditions. It could see its full year profit fall by as much as 30 percent.
RugScout Launches New Website
Winter Park, FL, November 10, 2005--With more than 10,000 area rugs to choose from, RugScout had a serious problem to solve.
Mediterranea Intros Valentino
Coral Gables, FL, November 10, 2005--Mediterranea, a multi-national tile production and design firm, has come out with the Valentino series.
Mohawk Intros Citiscape Porcelain
Dalton, GA, November 10, 2005--Mohawk Ceramic’s newest addition to The Classic Collection--Citiscape Glazed Porcelain Floor Tile and coordinating Glazed Wall Tile--offers a contemporary, clean, urban look.
Weekly Jobless Claims Up 2,000
Washington, DC, November 10, 2005-- First-time filings for state unemployment benefits rose by 2,000 in the week ended Nov. 5 to a seasonally adjusted 326,000 claims, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Flooring Installers & Supplies Sought in Florida K
Key West, FL, November 10, 2005--Keys residents are scurrying to replace the two most important components that lend to a home's integrity: Floors and roofs, which took a beating from Hurricane Wilma's winds and tidal surge.
Melanie Hayim Joins 828
Greenville, SC, November 10, 2005— 828 International has named Melanie Hayim to the newly created position of Business Development Manager.
Solutia Narrows Losses in 3Q
Washington, DC, November 10, 2005—According to a report filed by Solutia Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the company reported sales quarterly of $676 million verses $678 million in the same period of