Today's Flooring News

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USGBC Files for ANSI Accreditation

Washington, DC, August 10--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has filed an application with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to become an ANSI accredited national standards developer.

Volume Up At Major Ports, But Congestion Down

Washington, DC, August 10--Inbound container traffic is up at the nation’s major ports, but congestion that plagued the docks last year does not appear to have returned, according to the National Retail Federation’s new monthly Port Tracker report.

Sailor Wins The Great Stainmaster Carpet Sweepstak

Atlanta, GA, August 10--A U.S. Navy man providing support to U.S. troops in the Iraq war has won the Great Stainmaster Carpet Sweepstakes and has been awarded the grand prize of new, fashionable carpet and related products and services valued at up to $5,

Federated's 2Q Earnings Nearly Double

Cincinnati, OH, August 10--Federated Department Stores said its earnings nearly doubled in its second quarter, and the company sees sales growth picking up in the second half of the year.

Mortgage Applications Off Last Week

New York, NY, August 10--Applications for home mortgages fell last week, its third consecutive drop, as refinancing activity waned and interest rates reached four-month highs, industry group figures showed on Wednesday.

CARE Seeking Funding for Carpet Recycling Projects

Dalton, GA, August 10--Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has issued a request for proposals to seek a consultant to identify sources of public and private funding and financing and obtain monies for innovative carpet reuse and recycling activities co