Today's Flooring News

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FOMC Holds Rates Steady

Washington, DC, December 12, 2006--The Federal Reserve held overnight interest rates steady at 5.25% on Tuesday and held open the door to further rate increases if inflation doesn't come down.

Report: Search Marketing Transforming Business

San Francisco, CA, December 12, 2006--Search marketing has evolved from a tactical exercise focused on finding search engine keywords to the center of the marketing universe, according a newly released white paper by Fathom Online.

Payroll Growth Up 132,000, Unemployment Up to 4.5%

Washington, DC, December 8, 2006--Hiring continued at a steady, strong pace in November, easing worries that the economy is weakening.

Laticrete Launches Expansion

Bethany CT, December 1, 2006--Laticrete International held a ground-breaking ceremony on November 2, celebrating the completion of a new $20 million plant expansion at its world headquarters in Bethany, Connecticut.

Home Depot Launches Orange Works

Atlanta, GA, November 29, 2006--Home Depot today launched Orange Works, a new innovation and design venture with Arnell Group, that will redefine product development for the world's largest home improvement retailer.

Durable Goods Off 8.3%

Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--Led by falling order for new airplanes, demand for U.S.-made durable goods fell 8.3% in October, erasing September's 8.7% gain, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Milliken Meets Top EPP Criteria for New Green Stan

LaGrange, GA, November 27, 2006--All Milliken Floor Covering modular products, including those developed specifically for residential and hospitality markets, are certified to the new pre-eminent green carpet standard Sustainable Carpet Assessment Draft