Online Classifieds More Popular
Reston, VA, September 5, 2006--ComScore Media Metrix today released an analysis of consumer activity at the top online classified sites.
Today's Flooring News
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Hardwoods of Alabama Expands
Alabaster, AL, September 1, 2006--Hardwoods Inc., of Alabama has expanded into its new Alabaster facility, which is more than twice as big as the company's former location in Thorsby.
Tile Artisans Gains on New Photo Transfers
Oroville, CA August 30, 2006--A photographic image transfer process that allows ceramic tile designs to withstand desert summers or freezing winters has led to a 50 percent increase in business this year for a family-owned company here.
Constrata Gains Investment
Caerphilly, UK, August 24, 2006--Constrata, a South Wales niche raised access flooring panel venture is looking to apply added shine to its expansion plans after a major investment.
Business Roundtable Applauds Executive Order to In
Washington, DC, August 24, 2006--Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers, issued a statement supporting President Bush’s signing of an Executive Order to increase transparency and improve quality and efficiency in our nation’s heal
DuPont to Further Extend Consumer Branding
Wilmington, DL, August 21, 2006--If you're noticing the DuPont brand name at retailers like Lowe's, Home Depot or Target lately, it's all part of DuPont's plan to put the familiar red oval logo on more products sold directly to consumers.
Luxury Consumer Confidence Off in 2Q
Stevens, PA, August 18, 2006--Luxury consumers' confidence dropped during the second quarter 2006, dropping 14 points down to 99.2 from a high of 113.2 at the close of the first quarter.
Iran Rug Offical Stress Industry Potential
London, England, August 17, 2006--A senior Iranian rug industry official said that the government must support the weavers, stressing that the development of Persian carpet sector will not only prevent migrations from rural areas to larger cities.
Industrial Production Up in July
Washington, DC, August 16, 2006--Industrial production rose by 0.4% in July, down from 0.8% in June, according to a report from the Federal Reserve.
CRI Responds To New York State Guidelines
Dalton, GA, August 16, 2006—The Carpet and Rug Institute, (CRI) has been in contact with the state of New York regarding their Guidelines and Specifications for the Procurement and use of Environmentally Sensitive Cleaning and Maintenance Products.