Today's Flooring News

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Illinois Retailer Opens Showroom

Ottawa, IL, March 14, 2006--Karen Lanehart's customers don't question her judgment of flooring.

Fannie Mae Sees Sharp Slowing in House Price Gains

Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae said house price increases should slow significantly in 2006, climbing just 3 percent instead of the double-digit rates recorded in recent years.

Armstrong Names McCunniff Senior VP, Human Resourc

Lancaster, PA, March 14, 206--Armstrong Holdings today announced Donald A. McCunniff has been named senior vice president, human resources, Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

SpeedHeat for Floating Woods & Laminates

Atlanta, GA, March 14, 2006--While hardwood floors are becoming increasingly popular, they feel uncomfortably cold underfoot when the temperatures drop.

Egger and Unilin Enter into Further License Arrang

Wielsbeke, Belgium, March 14, 2006--The Unilin group and the Egger group have announced that they have entered into a more detailed license agreement for certain glueless flooring systems.

Chain Store Sales Inch Up Last Week

New York, NY, March 14, 2006--Chain store sales rose in the latest week for the fourth week in a row as spring-like weather nationwide brought shoppers out, according to a report on Tuesday.

Retail Sales Off 1.3% in February

Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Retail sales fell 1.3% in February for their sharpest decline in six months, according to the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.

Manpower Survey: 30% of Companies to Hire More

Milwaukee, WI, March 14, 2006--According to a survey by global staffing firm Manpower Inc., thirty percent of companies intend to increase staffing levels in the second quarter this year, according to a survey of 16,000 employers prepared for release Tues

Small-Business Owners See Steady, Stable Economy

Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Confirming their view that the nation’s economy is moving solidly ahead, small-business owners nudged the February NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index up four-tenths of a point to 101.5.

Congoleum Reports Year-End Loss on Asbestos Charge

Mercerville, NJ, March 14, 2006--Congoleum Corp. reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2005. The 2005 results include $25.3 million in charges related to asbestos liabilities, of which $15.5 million were recorded in the second qua