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Intellectual Property Lawsuit Worrying Chinese Lam

Beijing, China, October 25, 2005--Ni Zhengluo, a manager with Furen Laminate Flooring in East China's Fujian Province, is anxious about next year's sales to the United States because of an intellectual property rights infringement lawsuit filed ba

U.K.’s Carpetright Sees Falling Sales

Rainham, England, October 25, 2005— Britain's biggest carpet seller, Carpetright posted a 6.7% drop in first-half underlying sales on Tuesday as shoppers kept their wallets closed and higher spending on promotions trimmed margins.

Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, October 25, 2005--Chain store retail sales fell in the latest week, as sales were mixed and consumer demand for fall apparel slowed.

Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Falls

New York, NY, October 25, 2005 -- Already battered consumers have lost even more confidence in the economy during October as they contended with hurricanes, surging gasoline prices and worries about the job market.

Longevity Low-Moisture Carpet Cleaner Awarded CRI

Minneapolis, MN, October 24, 2005--Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services announced today that the Longevity Low-Moisture Carpet Cleaner has earned the seal of approval by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

Domotex asia / ChinaFloor 2006 95% Booked

Shanghai, China, October 24, 2005--The flooring market has put a great deal of trust in the coming edition of Domotex asia / ChinaFloor (DACF) which will be held from March 28-30, 2006.

Tile of Spain and Dwell Magazine Offer Trip to Cev

Miami, FL, October 24, 2005--Tile of Spain and Dwell magazine are offering a sweepstakes for one lucky winner to receive a trip for two to Spain to visit Cevisama, the international ceramic tile exposition held in Valencia.

Old Barn Wood in Demand

Minneapolis, MN, October 25, 2005--Old barns have become a hot commodity as designers of luxury home seek seasoned timber to give new buildings a vintage look, worrying those who want to preserve the barns and a piece of the Minnesota's history.