Sales at UK’s Carpetright Off
London, England, April 26--Carpet retailer Carpetright blamed weak consumer demand for a sharp downturn in sales in the past six months.
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Colorado Flooring America Member Awards Big Screen
Colorado Springs, CO, April 26--Carl Mallery of Colorado Springs is the owner of a new 32" Sony flat screen television, thanks to his entry in the semi-annual Customer Thank You Giveaway, sponsored by Flooring America.
Eliane Now Offered Through Belknap White Alcco
Carrollton, TX, April 25--Belknap White Alcco, a floor covering wholesale distribution leader in New England and upstate New York, has added Eliane Ceramic Tiles to its roster.
AFL-CIO Opposes Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, April 25--The AFL-CIO labor federation said it opposed recently introduced legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos fund.
Furnishings Industry’s Future Is Tentative
Washington, DC, April 26--A surge in house buying and home improvement, helped by a maturing baby-boom generation with cash to spare, has created a profitable few years.
Price Increases Impact Kentucky Retailers
Owensboro, KY, April 25--Certainly, it's no secret that the price of crude oil plays havoc with the cost of gasoline and other fuels, such as natural gas.
Linda Garriott Design Joins RugMark
Washington, D.C., April 25--Linda Garriott Design, LLC of Medford, MA is the newest member to join RugMark’s effort to eliminate child labor in the carpet industry and offer educational opportunities to children in India.
Armstrong’s Lancaster Plant Shifting to Residentia
Lancaster, PA, April 21--Armstrong, according to the Lancaster New Era, has begun converting the residential flooring section of its Lancaster plant into the only section of the plant.
Costco Expects to Miss Expectations
Issaquah, WA, April 22--Costco Wholesale said it expects third quarter and full year earnings will be below Wall Street expectations.
Congoleum in Face-Off with Insurance Underwriters
London, England, April 25--A $1 billion asbestos-related lawsuit involving Lloyd's of London underwriters and Equitas is due to kick off this week.