Today's Flooring News

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Construction Spending Rises

Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Spending on construction ventures around the country increased in July to the highest level seen since the beginning of the year, a promising sign for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.

Fed Says Economy Picking Up

Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Business conditions perked up in the summer offering promising signs for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.

ASCR Announces Slate Of New Environmental Courses

Millersville, MD, Sept. 3--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration has announced a new slate of environmental courses that it will be offering. The courses fall into four areas: mold, hazardous waste operations and emergency response (H

Home Depot Looking At Europe, Asia

Atlanta, GA, Sept. 2--As Home Depot expands in Mexico and Canada, it's keeping an eye on Europe and Asia for future international opportunities, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carpets International To Cut 140 Jobs

Kidderminster, UK, Sept. 2--A leading UK textile company has announced it is to lay off 140 people at its two Northern Ireland factories, according to 4NI.

Gulistan Gets New Financing

Aberdeen, NC, Aug. 28--Gulistan Carpet, Inc. announced today that Hampton Capital Partners, LLC made an equity investment in the company and provided mezzanine financing to support ongoing operations.

Business Good For Lumber Liquidators

Colonial Heights, MA, Sept. 2--Tom Sullivan is building business the hardwood way. The Boston native owns Lumber Liquidators, a hardwood flooring company based in Colonial Heights, according to the Progress-Index.