Today's Flooring News

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Builder Confidence Returns to Pre-Katrina Levels

Washington, DC, October 19, 2005--Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rebounded by a couple of points in October to the same level at which it was gauged prior to hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Linens N Things 3Q Earnings Off

Clifton, NJ, October 19, 2005--Linens N Things posted third-quarter earnings that declined profit tumbled 94 percent on weak sales.

Mohawk Ceramic Intros Orleans

Dalton, GA, October 18, 2005--Mohawk Ceramic’s new Orleans is a glazed porcelain floor that draws on the look of natural travertine marbles in a rustic and textural finish that features a wide shade range.

AmericasMart Atlanta Focuses on the Importance of

Atlanta, GA, October 18, 2005--Atlanta area public school students will experience the magic of music—many for the first time—as The Quest stages its four-day instrument donation drive, November 1-4, 2005.

NRF: Consumers Aren’t Pulling in the Reins on Holi

Washington, DC, October 18, 2005--Consumers will be feeling the spirit of the season when they hit the stores for their holiday shopping, according to the findings of the latest National Retail Federation (NRF) survey.

MilliCare Sponsors Book on Eco-Friendly Cleaning

LaGrange, GA, October 18, 2005--Demonstrating its commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable cleaning solutions, MilliCare, a commercial textile and carpet care service company, is sponsoring the publication of Green Clean.

Area Rug Doubles as Space Heater

Atlanta, GA, October 18, 2005--The idea of heating a room through your area rug sounds farfetched until you learn about Speedheat’s revolutionary RugBuddy under rug space heating products.