Chain Store Sales Off 1.6%
New York, NY, March 28, 2006-- Weekly retail chain store sales on a week-over-week basis, sales slipped 1.6%,
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New Jersey Contractor Pleads Guilty to Bribe
Cherry Hill, NJ, March 28, 2006--A flooring contractor pleaded guilty Monday to bribing a Paterson school official in exchange for aid in getting district work, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Decision on Unilin’s European 'Snap Patent'
Wielsbeke, Belgium, March 27, 2006--On March 24, 2006 the Technical Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) postponed the hearing on the validity of Unilin’s European patent EP 1 024 234.
World Market Center Offering Discounted Hotel Rate
Las Vegas, NV, March 28, 2006--Preparations for the July 2006 Las Vegas Market are well underway and attendees have several new hotels to choose from, including three new properties in the neighboring downtown area.
Lennar 1Q Earnings Up 34%
Miami, FL, March 28, 2006--Homebuilder Lennar Corp., said its first-quarter profit grew 34 percent, topping Wall Street expectations.
Pergo to Expand Retail Network in India
New Delhi, India, March 28, 2006--Pergo India Ltd., is planning to increase the number of retail outlets in India from 55 to 85 in the next year.
Surfaces 2007's 'Call for Papers'
Las Vegas, NV, March, 2007--Surfaces 2007 has issued a “Call for Papers,” asking for proposals for courses that will provide information on the latest techniques, trends, strategies and critical knowledge for floor covering professionals. Submission dead
Chinese To Tax Wood Flooring
Shanghai, China, March 27, 2006--Cui Yifan was extremely busy last week running to different decoration markets, trying to buy wood floor panels before Saturday.
Retailer’s Logo a School Project
Tracy, CA, March 24, 2006--The task to design a business logo is usually left to advertising professionals, but owners of a local flooring company decided to give a Tracy High School student a shot instead.
Daltonian Launches Hospitality Brand
Calhoun, GA, March 27, 2006--Daltonian Flooring has launched Vernon House Hospitality, a new brand designed specifically for hospitality environments.