Today's Flooring News

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Burlington Headquarters to Be Torn Down

Greensboro, NC, Mar. 11--New owners of the property housing Burlington Industries' headquarters plan to demolish the structure and make way for new mixed-use development.

Shaw: Jury Still Out on Martha Stewart Line

Dalton, GA, Mar. 11--Shaw Industries Inc. is taking a "wait-and-see" approach to its Martha Stewart Signature floor covering line, a Shaw official said Monday in a story by Bob Gary Jr. of the Chattanooga Times/Free Press.

High Turnover Rate for Sears Execs

Hoffman Estates, IL, Mar. 11--Sears, Roebuck and Co. cut its work force by 17% in 2003, but turnover in its executive suite was twice that rate.

Pergo Acquisition Discussions Finalized

Trelleborg, Sweden, Mar. 10--Pergo issued a press release dated February 23, 2004 announcing that its Board of Directors had been contacted by an investor who expressed an interest in investigating a possible acquisition of Pergo.

ASCR Elects New President

Colorado Springs, CO, Mar. 10--Kenneth W. Adams of Ithaca, New York has been elected the 52nd president of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR).

CARE Website Wins Environmental Award

Dalton, GA, Mar.10--The website touting the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) was recently named the winner of the Environmentally Friendly Website Award from Naturally Home.