Expert Says Iran's Carpet Sector Neglected
London, England, October 3, 2005--A noted sculptor has called for paying more attention to woven handicrafts of tribal communities in order to prevent them from becoming extinct, according to Iran Daily.
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USW and Armstrong in Talks on Extension
Pittsburgh, PA, October 3, 2005--The United Steelworkers (USW) announced a recess today in negotiations with Armstrong World Industries (AWI) with a day-to-day extension on a midnight expiration of the current contract covering 1,400 production workers at
Flooring America Members Persevere in Wake of Katr
Manchester, NH October 3, 2005--The effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have been far-reaching, touching the lives of most Americans.
UK’s Carpetright Sales Off
Rainham, England, October 3, 2005--Carpetright, the UK's largest carpet retailer, warned yesterday that the consumer slowdown was continuing, after reporting a sharp slide in sales as customers reined in their spending on refitting new homes.
Study: Two Out of Every Five Have Broadband Access
New York, NY, September 29--Nielsen//NetRatings, a global leader in Internet media and market research, announced that the number of Americans with broadband access reached 42 percent of the U.S. population in August, increasing 16 percent since the begin
New Zealand’s Feltex May Import More Carpet
Wellington, New Zealand, September 30, 2005--Feltex Carpets Ltd. said Friday it may increase its role as a synthetic carpet importer, and is reviewing the extent of its presence in high-volume segments of the carpet-making market.
Forbo Opts Out of Surfaces 2006
Hazleton, PA, September 30, 2005--Forbo Flooring, after many years as a steady exhibitor at Surfaces, has decided not to exhibit in 2006.
Consumer Income and Spending Off
Washington, DC, September 30, 2005--Consumer spending and income both declined in August, according to a Commerce Department report.
Williams-Sonoma Opens First Williams-Sonoma Home S
San Francisco, CA, September 30, 2005--Williams-Sonoma will open the first Williams-Sonoma Home store tomorrow on Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood.
Industry Vets Open Store in Colorado
Fort Morgan, CO, September 30, 2005--After putting in 19 years of hard work at Specialty Shop Floors in Fort Morgan, Jim and Charlotte Stieb had the intention of quitting the flooring business and searching for something different.