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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
Columbus, OH, January 6, 2006--Look for overall spending at retail to improve modestly in January, according to Retail Forward’s Future Spending Index.
London, England, January 6, 2006-- A growing number of UK retail chains find Poland an attractive place to invest. After Tesco and ElectroWorld, the time has come for Carpetright.
Washington, DC, January 6, 2006--The economy created 108,000 new jobs in December even as the unemployment rate fell to 4.9%, according to the Labor Department.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Washington, DC, January 6, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled a series of major process improvements to its LEED green building rating system, including a significantly streamlined documentation and certification process that's
Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2006--Attendees at the upcoming Las Vegas Market are sure to find inspiration when they visit the Design Gallery, a juried exhibit area featuring stylish products and displays depictive of up-and-coming trends driven by some of t