Tarkett Links-Up with Square Foot for Pharmaceutic
Bangalore, India, April 10, 2006--Square Foot, a Gaurav Saraf Group company, has tied up with Tarkett, a Euro1.5-billion French company to promote pharmaceutical floorings in India.
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CEO Confidence Edges Up
New York, NY, April 11, 2006--The Chief Executives' Confidence Measure, which had improved to 56 in the final quarter of 2005, edged up to 57 in the first quarter of 2006, The Conference Board reported in its latest survey of CEOs.
IKEA to Open 7 More Stores in China by 2010
Beijng, China, April 10, 2006--Sweden's IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer, said on Monday that it planned to open another seven stores in China over the next three to four years.
Collins & Aikman to Exit Automotive Fabrics
Troy, MI, April 10, 2006--Auto Interiors supplier Collins & Aikman Corp., said it plans to exit the automotive fabrics business, which would result in about 1,200 job cuts.
Faus Signs Distribution Deal with Dealers Supply
Dalton, GA, April 10, 2006--Faus Group, announced today its has signed an agreement with Dealers Supply Company to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in May 2006.
Coverings: New Color Trends for Tiles
Coverings, Orlando, April 5th-- In the foreseeable future floor tiles will include sharper colors that make more of a personal statement, according to tile industry expert Patti Fasan, who spoke about new trends at Coverings 2006.
Coverings Marble and Stone Awards- Part I
Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006--The $10,000 Grand Prize in this year’s Prism Stone in Architecture Awards was presented to a survivor of 9/11.
Nafco by Tarkett Launches Sweepstakes
Houston, TX, April 6, 2005--Nafco by Tarkett is currently sponsoring Nafco’s 'Fabulous Flooring Sweepstakes' with Coastal Living magazine.
Weekly Jobless Claims Off 5,000
Washington, DC, April 6, 2006-- First-time claims for state unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell by 5,000 to 299,000 in the week ended April 1, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Retail Guru Underhill Keynotes Coverings
Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006--A fascinating keynote address delivered by Paco Underhill, the renowned retail anthropologist, sent Coverings 2006 attendees into the exhibition hall primed to shop this show of shows for ceramic tile and stone.