Surfaces Conference Program Announced
Dallas, TX, October 10, 2005--The 2006 Conference Program at Surfaces 2006, which is sponsored by Mannington Mills, features hot topics, fresh ideas, critical business information and new speakers.
Today's Flooring News
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Amtico Presents Eight New Wood Styles
Atlanta, GA, October 11, 2005--Amtico Woods' in-house creative team has introduced eight new styles inspired by a diverse range of sources such as the floorboards of a traditional English tavern; London’s Tate Modern to the Milan Furniture Fair.
Shaw’s “Kathy Ireland Fall Flooring Days” In Full
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--A current credit and incentive promotion for Shaw Flooring Alliance (SFA) retailers is going strong during the prime Fall selling months.
Dow CEO: High Natural Gas Prices May Cause Plastic
Washington, DC, October 7, 2005 -- Andrew Liveris, chief executive officer of Dow Chemical, told the Senate Energy Committee on Thursday that shortages may develop for plastic because of high natural gas prices and hurricane-hit chemical plants.
Survey: Consumers See Lower Spending in October
Columbus, OH, October 7, 2005 -- Retail Forward's Future Spending Index turned sharply lower in October, indicating that shoppers intend to curtail their spending this month.
Shaw’s “Kathy Ireland Fall Flooring Days” In Full
Dalton, GA, October 10, 2005--A current credit and incentive promotion for Shaw Flooring Alliance (SFA) retailers is going strong during the prime Fall selling months.
Solutia Declares Force Majeure on Certain Nylon Pr
St. Louis MO, October 10, 2005--Solutia Inc., a leading manufacturer and provider of performance films, specialty chemicals and an integrated family of nylon products, today announced that it has recently declared force majeure for certain products within
Wisconsin Retailer Opens in New Location Seeking I
Racine, WI, October 7, 2005 -- Like father, like son; Shannon Curtin is getting serious about the flooring business.
S&P Downgrades Ratings on Mohawk
New York, NY, October 10, 2005-- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Friday lowered its corporate credit rating and unsecured debt ratings on Mohawk Industries Inc. to BBB- from BBB+.
UK’s Victoria Issues Earnings Warning
London, England, October 7, 2005 -- Shares in carpet maker Victoria came under pressure after it warned that that full-year profits are likely to be "significantly lower" than current market expectations, according to a report from ShareCast.