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Las Vegas Market Attendees Using My Market Connect

Las Vegas, NV, July 20, 2006--Many home furnishings industry executives attending next week’s Las Vegas are now using My Market Connections a relationship-based technology.

Robert E. Shaw Steps Down as Shaw CEO

Dalton, GA, July 20, 2006--Robert E. Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Shaw Industries, Inc., has announced his plan to step down as the CEO effective September 1, 2006. He will remain a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and will advise, at the reques

Floor Covering B2B Association Formed

Atlanta, GA, July 19, 2006--Last month in Atlanta, Georgia, the Flooring Industry B2B Standards Committee held its annual meeting, and by unanimous vote, officially approved the formation of the Floor Covering Business-to-Business (B2B) Association.

Analysts Keep Mohawk Hold Rating, Reduce Estimates

New York, NY, July 18, 2006--Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus & Company maintain their "hold" rating on Mohawk, while reducing their estimates for the company.

NJ Tax Hike Hits Flooring Installers

Trenton, NJ, June 17, 2006--Effective last Saturday, New Jersey hiked by 1% the sales tax on a range of goods services, including flooring installation and pet grooming. State tax now totals 7%.

Faus Expands Sales, Tech Teams

Calhoun, GA – Faus Group, Inc. announced today they are continuing to expand and reorganize their Fausfloor sales and technical teams.

CFIF: Senate Must Address Asbestos Cases

Alexandria, VA, July 14, 2006--The Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) today joined over 100 organizations representing veterans, healthcare providers, small businesses, lawmakers and concerned citizens to demand the Senate vote on a The Fairness in Asbe