Today's Flooring News

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Shoppers Express Sympathy For Martha

Harrisburg, PA, June 6--If Martha Stewart was looking for some sympathy after being indicted on federal charges, she should have gone to the Kmart store along Carlisle Pike near Harrisburg or to Carpet Mart up the street, according to the Harrisburg Patri

Indiana Firm Specializes in Hand Distressed Hardw

Munster, IN, June 6--Sometimes older really is better, especially when it comes to wood. Golden Aged Industries specializes in wide-plank, Old World floors that are used in higher-end residential jobs, according to the Munster Times.

Martha Steps Down As Chairman, CEO

New York, NY, Jun. 5--Martha Stewart said on Wednesday she was quitting as chairman and chief executive of her company, hours after she was indicted on obstruction of justice charges.

Aaron Rents Elects David L. Kolb Director

Atlanta, GA, Jun. 5--Aaron Rents, Inc. today announce that David L. Kolb has been elected to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors. Kolb is Chairman of the Board of Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Poll Shows Consumer Confidence Rise

New York, NY, Jun. 5--Overall consumer confidence rose last week for the second consecutive week, according to the latest ABC News/Money Magazine poll.

Iran's Share of World Carpet Sales Down

Tehran, Iran, Jun. 5--Iran's share of world carpet trade has sharply decreased from 55 percent to 28 percent with international producers taking the lead from Iranians by producing cheaper carpets with higher quality, the IRNA reported from Tehran, qu

Productivity Rises 1.9%

Washington, DC, June 5--America's productivity improved in the first quarter of 2003 as companies produced more while keeping their work forces lean.