Coverings Offering Programs for Architects, Design
Alexandria, VA, Thursday, January 12, 2007--Coverings 2007 is living up to its promise to provide a rich conference program with numerous options for architect and interior design attendees.
Today's Flooring News
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Ohio Retailer Stays Open After Fire
Ravenna, Ohio, January 12, 2007--In spite of a major fire early Thursday morning at the building housing the Franklin Mills Rug Co. the business will continue to remain open.
FieldTurf Tarkett, TenCate Form Alliance
Almelo, The Netherlands, January 11, 2007--FieldTurf Tarkett, an international supplier of synthetic turf systems for sport applications, and TenCate are forming a global strategic alliance.
NAR Sees Gradual Rise for Home Sales
Washington DC, January 11, 2007--After bottoming in the fourth quarter of 2006, existing-home sales are forecast to gradually rise through 2007 and into 2008, while new-home sales should turnaround by summer, according to the latest forecast by the Nation
Consumers Moving Beyond Traditional Flooring Choic
Anaheim, CA, January 10, 2007--Once dominated by oak, the flooring category has seen a recent dramatic shift in sales that indicates consumers are opening their minds and their homes to non-traditional flooring choices.
Sears Same-Store Sales Drop
Hoffman Estates, IL, January 10, 2007--Sears Holdings Corp. said Wednesday that same-store sales at its Sears stores in the United States fell 5.6 percent in the nine-week period ended December 30.
U.K. Topps Sales Up
London, England, January 10, 2007--Topps Tiles said total sales in the first 14 weeks of trading in the new financial year have risen 12.6 pct, with like for like sales up 4.7 pct, "despite a persistently tough retail market."
Florim Adds Spezzaferri and Dingman
Clarksville, TN, January 10, 2007--Jim Dougherty, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Florim USA, has named industry veterans Ron Spezzaferri and Gene Dingman as regional vice presidents of sales.
Iran Rug Exports Hit $388M in 9 Months
Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2007--Hand-woven rugs worth approximately $388 million were exported to the U.S. and European countries during the first nine months of the current year.
Nine Trade Groups Open Offices at World Market Cen
Las Vegas, NV, January 9, 2007--In addition to more than 300 new permanent showrooms opening up in Building B at the next Las Vegas Market, nine home furnishings and design trade associations will also open their first Las Vegas office at the World Market