Today's Flooring News

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Milliken Intros Trading Spaces Brand Carpet Panel

La Grange, GA, Oct. 9--In one of the first episodes of "Trading Spaces: Family," there was a serious need to find a solution and replace the old carpet without breaking the budget by refinishing the wood floors underneath.

Federated Sales Strong

New York, NY, Oct. 9--Federated Department Stores, parent of the Macy's and Bloomingdale's department stores, on Thursday posted a 3.2 percent rise in September sales at stores open at least a year and raised its third-quarter profit forecast.

Lowe's Eyes Europe

Wilkesboro, NC, Oct. 8--Lowe's executives are in Europe this week, meeting with retailers including Kingfisher, a British chain Home Depot is interested in acquiring.

Plywood Costs Double

Atlanta, GA, Oct. 8--An extremely rainy spring in the South has left plywood in short supply and has driven costs through the roof.

AFPF Publishes Installation Guidelines

Arlington, VA, Oct. 8--The Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam (AFPF) has just published Installation Guidelines for Commercial Carpet and Commercial Bonded Polyurethane Carpet Cushion.

Growth In Home Sales Expected Next Year

Washington, DC, Oct. 7--Even with an expected acceleration in economic growth, inflation should remain low. That will maintain a low level of mortgage interest rates and keep housing near historic highs in 2004.

Martha's Ex-Broker Wants Separate Trial

New York, NY, Oct. 8--A former Merrill Lynch & Co. broker indicted along with homemaking icon Martha Stewart on obstruction charges has requested a separate trial from his high-profile co-defendant.

Flooring America Now Open In All 50 States

Wilmington, DE, Oct. 7--Flooring America celebrated its expansion into all 50 states on Saturday, October 4th, with the grand opening of Bob Wagner’s Flooring America in Wilmington, Delaware.

Martha Asks Judge To Dismiss Charges

New York, NY, Oct. 6--Homemaking entrepreneur Martha Stewart has asked a federal judge to dismiss the obstruction and securities-fraud charges against her.