Today's Flooring News

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Sears Vice Chairman Lacy to Step Down

Hoffman Estates, IL, July 11, 2006--Sears said that Alan Lacy will step down as vice chairman, effective July 29, and also resign from the boards of Sears Holdings and Sears Canada at that time.

Consumer Credit Up in May

Washington, DC, July 11, 2006--Consumers credit outstanding rose by an unexpected 2.4%, or $4.4 billion in May to $2.173 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve.

828 Names Sales Manager

Greenville, SC, July 10, 2006--828 International has named Matt Tollison to the post of sales manager for North Carolina and South Carolina, effective immediately.

Survey: Today's Woman More DIY Than Ever

the fifth annual national survey of female homeowners and females considering homeownership commissioned by Lowe's, today's woman is more independent than ever when it comes to the home.

Solutia to Refinance Euro Notes

St. Louis, June 30, 2006--Solutia Inc., announced that its subsidiary, Solutia Europe SA/NV, has received a fully underwritten commitment from Citigroup Global Markets Limited for a EUR200 million loan.

Condor Acquires Ralux Carpet from Radici

Bergamo, Italy, June 28,2006--Radici Group announced today that a share purchase agreement has been entered into with the Dutch Condor Group for the sale of Ralux NV, a carpet maker in Flanders, Belgium.