Today's Flooring News

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Two Home Depot Directors Won't Be Back

Atlanta, GA, Nov. 27--Home Depot Inc. said two directors, including Richard Grasso, the former New York Stock Exchange chairman and chief executive, won't stand for reelection next May.

Radiant Panels Make House Warm And Cozy

Dallas, TX, Oct. 21-- It's the time of year you may tend to seek out additional ways to warm up the look and feel of your house, making it cozier for your family and guests.

New Slate Training Center Planned For Vermont

Poultney, VT, Oct 21--A group of slate companies and the town of Poultney have won a $40,000 state Community Development Block grant that will be used to create a discovery and training center, where architects and trades people will better understand the

Profits at Electrolux Slide On Weakened Demand and

Stockholm, Oct. 21--Electrolux AB posted a 38% slide in third-quarter profits amid a one-time charge and a decline in sales caused by the weaker dollar and slack demand.

Surveys: Consumers Plan More Holiday Spending

Chicago, Oct 21--U.S. consumers are planning to spend more on gifts, greeting cards and other holiday goods this year than they did a year ago, bolstering hopes of a sustainable economic recovery, according to two surveys released on Tuesday.

Textile Company Considers Being Purchased

Greensboro, NC, Oct. 21--A leaner, profitable Guilford Mills Inc. said yesterday that it is considering being bought as a means of attracting more capital investment according to the Winston-Salem Journal.

Columbia Acquires Remainder Of Century Flooring

Danville, VA, Oct. 20--Columbia Flooring today announced that it has reached an agreement with North Pacific Group (Nor Pac) to purchase its ownership interest in Melbourne, Arkansas based Century Flooring, a manufacturer of prefinished solid hardwood flo