Today's Flooring News

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Shaw Carpet and Hardwood Used in Show Homes at IBS

Dalton, GA, January 9, 2006--Shaw’s specialty markets division, in conjunction with Palm Harbor Homes, Inc., will be displaying carpet and engineered hardwood products in four model homes adjacent to the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Flor

Soderqvist Leaves Pergo

Malmo, Sweden, January 9, 2006--Staffan Soderqvist, CFO and deputy CEO of Pergo AB has been appointed to the post of president of the market division Asia/Pacific at Telelogic, a provider of software solutions.

Kmart to Restructure Stores

Troy, MI, January 6, 2006--Kmart said it plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs at some of its 1,400 stores as part of a company-wide restructuring.

UK’s Floors 2 Go Sees Earnings at Low End

Birmingham, England, January 6, 2006--Floors 2 Go, the UK's largest specialist retailer of laminate and wooden flooring, announces that it expects the full year profit before tax to be toward the lower end of the range of market expectations.

Mohawk Rolls Out New Rug Styles

Dalton, GA, January 6, 2006--The latest introductions from Mohawk Select showcase the trends toward fresh colors, carefree patterns, and movement-oriented designs in area rugs.

Three Flooring Industry Companies Join INSTALL Pro

St. Louis, MO, January 6, 2006--Three members of the flooring industry, Roppe Corporation, Flexco Floors, and Wagner Electronics, are the newest endorsers of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL).

Mohawk to Offer Exclusive Scotchgard Treatment for

Dalton, GA, January 6, 2006--One of the primary reasons that consumers buy hardwood flooring is because of its easy cleaning and maintenance. And thanks to a partnership between Mohawk and Scotchgard, cleanup just got even easier.

Service the Key for Florida Retailer

Pinellas Park, FL, January 6, 2006-- The success of the Carpet Barn, a 16-year-old floor covering retail operation, is the result of good customer service, fair prices and first-rate products.