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Dallas, TX, June 26, 2006--Shoppers are more likely to spend more time and money during their shopping excursions during days with extreme weather conditions, according to a recent survey of more than 1,000 mystery shoppers.
Thomasville, North Carolina, June 16, 2006--On June 6, 2006, the Canadian Patent Office granted the so-called clearances patent to Unilin.
São Paulo, Brazil, June 15, 2006--For the first time Brazilian companies will display top furniture styles and brands at Las Vegas Market from July 25 – 28, 2006 in a 6,900 square foot space at Las Vegas Convention Center.
Pasadena, CA, June 13, 2006--The first web-based Customer Relationship Management program designed specifically for flooring businesses was launched this month by Floor Covering Soft.
Washington, DC, November 17--Total state existing home sales activity in the third quarter was at the second highest pace on record, with 36 states posting increases from a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Zurich, Switzerland, November 11--Struggling floor coverings and adhesives maker Forbo Holding AG said it had received a tentative takeover proposal from U.K.-based private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
New Brighton, England, November 5—Workmen uncovered a floor worth 30,000 pounds or $55,000 during the refurbishment of a Wirral hotel.
Washington, DC, November 3--Builders can expect modest relief from soaring materials prices in the coming year, with the notable exception of the cost of cement, which is expected to peak in early 2005 as Florida’s post-hurricane reconstruction efforts mo
Shaked, Israel, November 2-- Carmel Carpets, owned by the Eitani family, is negotiating to buy a factory in the US, in order to send part of its carpet manufacturing overseas.
Dusseldorf, Germany, October 26--Great Lakes Chemical Corp. has announced an innovative concept in polymer additive solutions that is tailored to specific application or processing needs and enables the resolution of previously unanswered polymer stabiliz