Today's Flooring News

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Q.E.P. Getting Orders For Its New Line

Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 6--Q.E.P. Co., Inc.'s newest product line, Fresh, has received initial orders from a large hardgoods retailer with approximately 450 stores in Canada.

Home Depot Adds To Its Builder Dealer Network

Atlanta, GA, Jan. 6--The Home Depot confirmed it has completed the purchase of Creative Touch Interiors (CTI), a leading turnkey design center provider for major homebuilders in Southern California and Las Vegas.

Wolk Named To WFCA Hall of Fame

Anaheim, CA, Jan. 5--Herb Wolk, CFE, a prominent New York floorcovering retailer, has been voted into the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Industry Hall of Fame.

Construction Spending Up

Washington, DC, Jan. 5--Construction spending boomed more than expected in November to a fresh record high, a government report showed on Monday as persistently low mortgage interest rates spurred an unprecedented rate of building.

Home Depot May Acquire UK Chain

London, England, Jan. 5--Shares in British home improvements retailer Kingfisher Plc surged over five percent on Monday after a weekend press report rekindled talk that Home Depot is considering a takeover.

Cloud Carpets Acquires Carpet Barn

Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 4--For customers of the Carpet Barn, the New Year became a little happier Friday. Another carpet company announced it's taking over the Carpet Barn's operations, according to KLASTV Las Vegas.

Survey: Hiring To Pick Up in 2004

New York, Jan 2--The jobless recovery may need a new nickname in 2004. That's because rising corporate profits and steady economic growth are expected to prompt companies to hire workers more aggressively in the months ahead.