Today's Flooring News

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Manpower Sees Employee Talent Shortage

Zurich, Switzerland, February 21, 2006--Employers are having difficulty finding the right people to fill jobs despite high unemployment in Europe and the United States, a survey by U.S.-based staffing firm Manpower showed on Tuesday.

Federated 4Q Earnings Up

Cincinnati, OH, February 21, 2006--Federated Department Stores reported fourth-quarter net earnings were up 59 percent, aided by the acquisition of May Department Stores.

Home Depot Moves to Expand Online Business

Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2006--Home Depot has a bold vision to expand its online sales, including plans to broadcast live product demonstrations and how-to infomercials on its web site, automation of special-order sales, and new catalogs focused on categ

USGBC Partners on New Standard

Washington, DC, February 20, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will partner with two national construction associations to create new green-building standards.

Simply Floored Offers New Online Resources

Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2006 -– Simply Floored now offers consumers a variety of online resources for learning about home flooring options and selecting the right type of flooring for their lifestyle and design preferences.

Feltex IH Earnings Drop

Wellington, New Zealand -- Troubled carpet maker Feltex has reported a drop in first-half profit of nearly 200 per cent, but was cautiously optimistic about its outlook following a drastic restructure.

Federated Selling 15 Stores

Cincinnati, OH, February 17, 2006--Federated Department Stores said Friday it has agreed to sell 15 department stores located in Maryland, Ohio, Connecticut and California to Australian real estate conglomerate Westfield Group.