Today's Flooring News

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Shaw Contract Group Offers School Carpet Prize

Dalton, GA, January 27, 2006--Through the "No Child Left Behind Carpet Reward," Shaw Contract Group will provide free carpet and installation to a school that has achieved the Blue Ribbon designation under the "No Child Left Behind" program.

Mohawk Select Rugs Aim at Profit

Sugar Valley, GA, January 27, 2006--Independent retailers now have access to a highly promotable, highly profitable rug line, with the styling and support necessary for real success.

Las Vegas Market Welcomes Attendees with Acrobats

Las Vegas, NV, January 27, 2006--As Las Vegas once again welcomes home furnishings industry professionals from around the world, Fremont Street Experience will upport Las Vegas Market by hosting The Peking Acrobats.

Faus Group Signs T&L Distribution

Dalton, GA, January 27, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced that they have signed an agreement with T&L Distributing to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program this month.

Leggett & Platt 4Q Earnings Off

Carthage, MO, January 27, 2006--Leggett & Platt Inc., said Thursday its fourth-quarter net income declined, weighed by hefty restructuring costs, as sales rose.

Lauzon Names Two New Distributors

Papineauville, Quebec, January 26, 2006--David Lauzon, president of Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring, announced recently the addition of two new distributors for the U.S. market.

Bed Bath & Beyond Board OKs Buyback Boost

Union, NJ, January 26, 2006--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., said Wednesday that its board has approved a $200 million increase to its previously announced $400 million stock buyback program.

Marazzi Readying for IPO

Sassuolo, Italy, January 26, 2006--Italian ceramics group Marazzi is preparing to list on the Milan stock exchange.

Foamex Adjourns Hearing on Disclosure Statement

Linwood, PA, January 26, 2006--Foamex International Inc., said today that it adjourned the hearing to consider approval of the Disclosure Statement, originally scheduled for January 26, 2006, to February 13, 2006.