Win A Designer Contest New For Surfaces
Dallas, TX, Nov. 6--A new contest at Surfaces 2004 will help one lucky floor covering retailer draw more traffic into their store than they ever imagined.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Firm Develops Saw That Cuts More Efficiently
Raleigh, NC, Nov. 5--Sandy Mullin gestured at the machine his Raleigh saw company makes and said he ought to paint it green, according to the Raleigh News & Observer.
INSTALL Program Debuts
Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 5--Nearly 100 of the area's top architects and designers were given a sneak preview of a program that promises to improve the North American construction industry--starting in Kansas City.
Digital Sample Firm Expanding
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 5--One of Chattanooga's most successful technology firms said it landed several new contracts during the third quarter, according to the Chattanoogan.
Martha Stewart Furniture Selling Well
High Point, NC, Nov. 5--Alex Bernhardt was understandably nervous a year ago, when he escorted embattled fashion diva Martha Stewart to the unveiling of her first Signature furniture collection.
The Dixie Group Reschedules Earnings Release
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 4--The Dixie Group has rescheduled the date of its third quarter earnings release and analyst conference call.
Chinese Demand For NZ Wool Down
Auckland, NZ, Nov. 4--Chinese are buying about half as much wool as they did at this time last year because of the strong rise in the dollar, according to stuff.co.nz.
Trial Of Two Ex-Kmart Execs Begins
Troy, MI, Nov. 4--A federal prosecutor on Monday described two former Kmart executives as engaging in a conspiracy of lies and deceit to inflate the discount retailer's earnings.
Construction Spending Up
Washington, DC, Nov. 3--U.S. construction spending climbed in September, fueled by another strong month of home building.
Mohawk U. Sets 2004 Course and Training Programs
Dalton, GA, Nov. 4—Mohawk University, the training division of Mohawk Industries, will be even more valuable to retailers in 2004.