Today's Flooring News

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J.C. Penney Posts 2Q Profit

Plano, TX, August 17-- J.C. Penney posted a second-quarter operating profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, helped by inventory controls and strong department store sales.

Trade Gap Widens in June

Washington, August 13--The trade gap widened more than expected in June to a record $55.82 billion, according to the Commerce Department.

One More Carpet One in Australia

Wodonga, Australia, August 12—Carpet One is expanding its presence in Australia as Brett St John and his wife Michelle have opened a Carpet One in Southside Terrace in Wodonga.

Honeywell Collects Two Safety Awards

Charlotte, NC, August 11--Honeywell was recently recognized by two leading organizations for outstanding safety performance at its nylon manufacturing facilities during 2003.

Green Label Vacs Perform Well in UNC Study

Dalton, GA, February 1, 2007--Dr. Michael A. Berry, author of "Protecting the Built Environment: Cleaning for Health," recently completed a study of cleaning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that found a standardized approach to housekee

Weekly Jobless Claims Off

Washington, DC, February 1, 2007--First-time applications for state unemployment benefits fell by 20,000 to a seasonally adjusted, two-week low of 307,000 in the week ending January 27.

MBA: Suitability Would Limit Fair Lending

Washington, DC, January 30, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association released a new policy paper examining the effects that imposing a suitability standard on mortgage lenders would have on consumers.