Today's Flooring News

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2005 Builders’ Show Sets Records

Orlando, FL, January 18—-The Orlando Sentinel reported that attendance at the International Builders' Show at the Orange County Convention Center was record setting.

Corporate Interiors and The Invironmentalists Bran

St. Louis, MO, January 17--George Piccirilli and Linda Goldstein's chance conversation led to the whirlwind marriage of their companies: Corporate Interiors Inc. and the St. Louis branch of The Invironmentalists.

Floor & Décor Expands in Texas

Plano, TX, January 14--Atlanta-based Floor and Decor Outlets of America has grabbed 68,000 sf in Collin Creek Crossing for a third location in North Texas.

Lowe's Announces Location for New Data Center

Mooresville, NC, January 14-- Lowe's announced today it will locate its new data center in Winston-Salem. The new data center is the hub for the company's computer processing and information technology operations.

Home Depot Announces 2005 Sales and Earnings Targ

Atlanta, GA, January 13--Home Depot said at its annual meeting with the investment community that it expects fiscal year 2005 sales will grow between 9-12 percent and that earnings per share will grow between 10-14 percent.

CCA Buys Flooring Canada

Manchester, NH, January 12--Flooring Canada, formerly a master franchise of Flooring America, will now become a fully integrated subsidiary of CCA Global Partners. The current Canadian management team will continue to oversee the daily business operations

Healthy Building Network Denounces USGBC's Vin

Washington, DC, January 11--The Healthy Building Network (HBN), an environmental advocacy organization, today denounced proposals drafted by the US Green Building Council that advance the interests of chemical and timber industry trade groups.