Today's Flooring News

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Pennsylvania Fiberboard Producer to Enter Flooring

Marianne, PA, February 10--Officials at the Aconcagua Timber Corp fiberboard plant in Paint Township announced plans this week for further investments in the local facility as well as increased future employment.

Mohawk ColorCenter Offers Broad Range of New Produ

Nashville, TN, February 10--In past years, Mohawk ColorCenter dealers have been introduced to window fashions, new hard surface products, national sales events, and other major new products and programs at convention.

Visa Says Debit Cards Boost '04 Spending

San Francisco, CA, February 9--Visa USA said that consumers' use of debit and prepaid cards helped drive total spending up 19.1 percent last year to a record $1.045 trillion.

Sears to Open New Off-Mall Stores

Hoffman Estates, IL, February 9—-Sears will open a new type of store this spring to build up its presence outside of its traditional shopping mall space.

Sherwin-Williams CEO Establishes Trading Plan

Cleveland, OH, Feburary 9--Sherwin-Williams said that Christopher M. Connor, chairman and chief executive officer, has established a trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act.

La-Z-Boy Earnings Off 27%

Monroe, MI, February 9--La-Z-Boy Inc. said its third quarter earnings fell 27 percent from the previous year despite a sales increase, as the company's selling, general and administrative costs increased 24 percent.

Crown Crafts Earnings Up in 3Q

Gonzales, LA, February 9--Crown Crafts reported net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005, which ended December 26, 2004, of $20.7 million, which is the same as net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2004.