Philadelphia Installers Get State-Of-The-Art Train
Philadelphia, PA, November 8, 2005--The craft of floor covering will now be taught in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility for the professionals of INSTALL Local 1823.
Today's Flooring News
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Dixie Shifts Some Production to Georgia
Atmore, AL, November 8, 2005--Approximately 60 employees of the Masland Carpet Atmore Division were laid off last week as part of restructuring by The Dixie Group to accommodate future growth of the company.
October Search Keyword Prices Stabilize
San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2005. Amid double digit category fluctuations that counterbalanced each other, the average search engine keyword price stayed virtually the same in October as it was in September.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, November 8, 2005--Chain store sales rose solidly in the latest week, helped by late Halloween sales and easing of gasoline prices, a report said on Tuesday.
Smart Carpet Technology to be Featured in Tech Mus
San Jose, CA, November 8, 2005 8, 2005--Echelon Corporation has announced that its technology will be featured in The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California starting in February 2006.
Linens N Things to Be Acquired
Clifton, NJ, November 8, 2005-- Home accessories retailer Linens N Things Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to be acquired by a company formed by Apollo Management LP in a deal worth about $1.3 billion.
Furniture, Flooring Retailer Reopens in Pennsylvan
Harrisburg, PA, November 8, 2005--A furniture and flooring store has reopened in the Harrisburg area with the original owner determined to restore its good name.
Gracewood Design Intros Floorcloths
San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2005--Gracewood Design, an American floor covering & floor treatment design firm, announced the introduction of its floorcloth product line to the western United States market.
Canada Housing Starts Drop 10%
Toronto, Ontario, November 8, 2005--New home construction in Canada fell 10% in October, but remained at an elevated level amid low interest rates and high employment.
Masland Rolls Out Samba
Mobile, AL, November 8, 2005--Masland's Samba offers a lustrous finish and deep loop pile in 100% Stainmaster Tactesse BCF nylon and is soft enough for bare feet.