NRF Hopes China Trade Agreement Will Restore Predi
Washington, DC, November 9, 2005--The National Retail Federation today welcomed the signing of a bilateral trade agreement on textile and apparel trade with China.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Tile of Spain Designs a Highlight of Cersaie 2005
Bologna, Italy, November 9, 2005--Nearly 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain debuted product trends, cutting edge design and innovation in technology at Cersaie 2005.
Masland Rolls Out Samba
Mobile, AL, November 8, 2005--Masland's Samba offers a lustrous finish and deep loop pile in 100% Stainmaster Tactesse BCF nylon and is soft enough for bare feet.
XL Generation Announces European Turf Deal with BA
Cologne, Germany, November 8, 2005--XL Generation International Inc., a provider of artificial turf products and other leisure and sports surfaces announced today a major cooperation agreement with BASF and FEBRA to manufacture and supply the product XL T
October Search Keyword Prices Stabilize
San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2005. Amid double digit category fluctuations that counterbalanced each other, the average search engine keyword price stayed virtually the same in October as it was in September.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, November 8, 2005--Chain store sales rose solidly in the latest week, helped by late Halloween sales and easing of gasoline prices, a report said on Tuesday.
Smart Carpet Technology to be Featured in Tech Mus
San Jose, CA, November 8, 2005 8, 2005--Echelon Corporation has announced that its technology will be featured in The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California starting in February 2006.
Linens N Things to Be Acquired
Clifton, NJ, November 8, 2005-- Home accessories retailer Linens N Things Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to be acquired by a company formed by Apollo Management LP in a deal worth about $1.3 billion.
Former Home Depot Exec Name President of CCA’s Out
St. Louis, MO, November 9, 2005--CCA Global Partners announced the appointment of Eric Demaree as President of the Retail Flooring Outlet Division.
Toll Brothers Expects 2006 Earnings to Fall Short
Horsham, PA, November 8, 2005—Homebuilder Toll Brothers reported record fourth-quarter revenue, but warned new home deliveries and earnings next year would probably fall short of its expectations.