Today's Flooring News

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CCA Honors Two Property Managers for Energy Saving

Alexandria, VA, September 18, 2006--Commercial Carpets of America (CCA) last month honored two property management companies for their energy saving achievements by presenting them with an award for participation in the Environmental Impact and Reclamati

NALFA Enters Its Tenth Year

Sept. 6, 2006- As the laminate flooring industry continues to expand and forecasts are calling for a 100 percent increase in the demand for laminate flooring from the reported 920 million in 2004 to 1.85 billion by 2009, the need for quality control in th

Feltex Posts Large Loss

Wellington, New Zealand, September 18, 2006--Debt laden New Zealand carpet maker Feltex Carpets Ltd reported a full year loss on lower sales and margins, and restructuring costs.

Incentives Sought for Pakistani Carpet Exports

Karachi, Pakistan, September 18, 2006--The country's carpet export target has been missed by approximately $26 million, set for the last financial year (2005-06) due to inefficient marketing strategy and increased market share of China, India, and Afg

Green Bay Retailer Expands

Neenah, WI, September 15, 2006--Flooring and interiors retailer H.J. Martin & Son opened its first retail store outside of the Green Bay area today, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Feltex Annual Results Delayed

Auckland, New Zealand, September 13, 2006--The New Zealand Stock Exchange has allowed Feltex to delay the release of its annual results until next Monday.

Sears Unveils Fall Ad Campaign

Hoffman Estates, IL, September 13, 2006--Sears will differentiate itself from other retailers this fall by launching new television advertising featuring customers talking candidly about real experiences and real purchases they have made at Sears.

Chicago Mayor Vetoes Big-Box Wage Ordinance

Chicago, IL, September 11, 2006--Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on Monday vetoed a "living wage" ordinance that would require large retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target to pay escalating hourly pay and benefits.