Today's Flooring News

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Chain Store Sales Up Last Week

New York, April 12--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as consumers continued to spend, despite record high gasoline prices, a retail report said on Tuesday.

WFCA Names Higgins Director of Development

Anaheim, CA, April 12--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced some major changes and adjustments to their staff to reflect a shift in emphasis within the organization.

Columbia Flooring Announces New Appointments

Danville, VA, April 12--Columbia Flooring has announced three new appointments in the company's sales and marketing organization.

Report Outlines Role of Bonded Polyurethane

Arlington, VA, April 12--The Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane (AFPF) today released a report outlining the environmental benefits of commercial bonded polyurethane carpet cushion.

Canadian New Home Prices Edge Up

Ottawa, Ontario, April 12--New housing prices in Canada edged up in February compared with a month earlier, while the 12-month rate of increase slowed slightly to 5.1%.

Universal Forest 1Q Earnings Up 66%

Grand Rapids, MI, April 12--Universal Forest Products, a maker of lumber for house construction, industrial uses and flooring, said its first-quarter profit surged 66 percent.

Roger Milliken and Others Seek Help for the Textil

Greenville, SC, April 12--The nation's trade policies have led to an economic crisis for U.S. manufacturers and Congress must confront China to avoid further loss of American jobs and increased trade deficits, Spartanburg textile magnate Roger Millike