Congress Extends Internet Tax Ban
Washington, DC, November 22--Congress Friday reinstated a ban on Internet access taxes after the House of Representatives agreed to extend it for another three years rather than make it permanent.
Today's Flooring News
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Brintons Unveils New Custom Design Program
Atlanta, GA, November 22---Brintons USA, producers of custom woven carpet, has introduced a new program to assist designers in creating custom carpets for unique hospitality projects - "Color It Your Way."
Floordaily.net Launches Updated Site
Pound Ridge, NY, November 22--Welcome to the relaunch of Floordaily.net. Four months ago, Floordaily.net commissioned the Atlanta firm Azul Arc International to redesign the website and add new visitor friendly features.
Tarkett Commercial Unifies Merchandising Efforts
Houston, TX, November 22--Tarkett Commercial is continuing the integration of its product marketing under one brand standard by instituting the use of one uniform merchandising design for all Commercial products.
Study: Flooring Demand in China to Grow 7% a Year
Cleveland, OH, November 19--Demand for flooring in China is expected to climb 7 percent per year through 2008 to 2.5 billion square meters, according to a report by the Freedonia Group.
Williams-Sonoma 3Q Profit Up 19%
San Francisco, CA, November 19--- Williams-Sonoma Inc. Thursday said its profit rose 19 percent in the third quarter, helped by brisk Pottery Barn business and a new link in the supply chain that strengthened furniture sales.
Hardwood Flooring Shipments Remain Strong
Memphis, TN., November 19—-Hardwood flooring shipments for October 2004 are reported at 60,493,000 board feet, the highest level since June of this year.
Surfaces ‘05 Education Program Promises Everything
Dallas, TX, November 19-- The floor covering industry is evolving faster than ever with consumer demand at an all-time high.
DyStar to Acquire Rotta Group
Frankfurt, Germany, November 19--DyStar has signed an agreement to acquire the Rotta Group. Financial details were not disclosed.
Persian Carpets Making a Comeback
Tehran, Iran, November 19--A quarter century after the Islamic revolution almost killed Iran's famed Persian carpet industry, Iranian makers are slowly beginning to come alive.