Today's Flooring News

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Sears to Layoff 250 at its Headquarters

Hoffman Estates, IL, April 1--Sears plans a layoff of 250 workers at its headquarters in this Chicago suburb, according to a report filed with the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Manufacturing Activity Up in Midwest

Chicago, IL, April 1--The Purchasing Management Association of Chicago said its index of area business activity rose to 69.2 in March on a seasonally adjusted basis from 62.7 in February.

U.K.'s Duralay on the Block

Lancashire, England, March 31—-The company which owns carpet underlay firm Duralay is on the market with a price tag of around £100m, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Judge Strikes Down Retiree Health Care Regulation

Philadelphia, PA, March 31—-A Federal judge Wednesday barred the government from allowing companies to provide younger retirees with better health care benefits than they give to older ones who qualify for Medicare.

Saks May Be Contemplating Spin-Off

New York, March 31--Shares of Saks Inc. soared nearly 8 percent Wednesday amid a published report that said the department store operator plans to keep its Saks Fifth Avenue division and is lining up buyers for its regional mid-price department store grou

StonExpress Becomes StarNet Vendor

Decatur, GA, March 31--The StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative recently named STONEXPRESS Inc. as a vendor in the group’s growing network.