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Unexpected drop in sales for carpet retailer

01/02/2012

Unexpected drop in sales for carpet retailer
Despite the positive messages from the flooring sector for the year ahead, a leading carpet retailer has already been forced to issue another profit warning. ....

Carpet as artwork in Australia

31/01/2012

Carpet as artwork in Australia
An Australian contemporary artist has created a work of art which incorporates the unusual component of flooring tiles. ....

Predicted upturn for US flooring sector

30/01/2012

Predicted upturn for US flooring sector
A boom in flooring sales in America has been predicted by a professional flooring industry analyst, who claims that 2012 could be the most successful of recent years. ....

Award for UKFD laminate floors

27/01/2012

Award for UKFD laminate floors
A prestigious award has marked the start of the year for UK Flooring Direct, where the next twelve months is expected to be just as successful. ....

Steady flooring sales for 2011

26/01/2012

Steady flooring sales for 2011
Despite dire economic news throughout 2011, new figures reveal that it was actually a relatively stable year for wood flooring purchases across Europe. ....

Irish flooring industry faces end of year difficulties

25/01/2012

Irish flooring industry faces end of year difficulties
The Irish flooring industry was one of the hardest hit sectors in the run up to the Christmas period with constantly low sales figures causing a difficult time for businesses. ....

Wood flooring produced through prison labour 'broke laws'

13/01/2012

Wood flooring produced through prison labour 'broke laws'
Flooring which had been partly produced by U.S. prisoners was found to be breaking Canadian import laws by shipping the products in to the country. ....

Extensive rug collection to be previewed

12/01/2012

Extensive rug collection to be previewed
A massive new rug collection will go on display at Surfaces 2012 with 200 new designs being unveiled for the very first time. ....

Vinyl recycling scheme brings home the bacon

11/01/2012

Vinyl recycling scheme brings home the bacon
Bacon sandwiches have helped a vinyl floor recycling company recruit many more flooring distributors to use their successful scheme. ....

Exclusive leather belt floors

10/01/2012

Exclusive leather belt floors
A flooring option made entirely from leather belts has caught the interest of the flooring market with an attractive appearance and exclusive style. ....

Rug competition for athletes finds a winner

09/01/2012

Rug competition for athletes finds a winner
An exciting competition by flooring manufacturer Shaw Industries has found a winner from over 70 entrants, all of who were athletes from the Special Olympics. ....

Consumers need to be more daring with décor

06/01/2012

Consumers need to be more daring with décor
Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen has said that many British consumers are too cautious with interior design, which is why there are so many beige interiors. ....

Promotion of natural wool in carpets

05/01/2012

Promotion of natural wool in carpets
A high profile carpet campaign has announced its imminent attendance at Surfaces 2012 to promote the group’s global cause. ....

Laminate sales are looking positive

03/01/2012

Laminate sales are looking positive
A new boost to the laminate flooring market could be in its early stages as homeowners try to make a little more money. ....

Acquisition expected to strengthen carpet firms

30/12/2011

Acquisition expected to strengthen carpet firms
An American flooring company has successfully acquired a carpet manufacturer which is likely to allow the brand to expand its carpet range. ....

Mohawk supports war veterans

29/12/2011

Mohawk supports war veterans
In order to support severely injured and disabled war veterans an American flooring company has pledged to help the project by supplying floors. ....

Innovative new pet friendly carpet

28/12/2011

Innovative new pet friendly carpet
An innovative new carpet technology will mean that it is easier than ever before to keep a clean carpet in your home. ....

Ask the Expert over the festive season

23/12/2011

Ask the Expert over the festive season
Damage to flooring over the Christmas period is an unfortunate, but often unavoidable, problem caused by a whole range of new challenges facing the floor. ....

Further price rises in flooring industry

20/12/2011

Further price rises in flooring industry
One of the larger premium flooring manufacturers has been forced to announce that there will be a price rise affecting their products in 2012. ....

Flooring industry gearing up for DOMOTEX

19/12/2011

Flooring industry gearing up for DOMOTEX
With DOMOTEX 2012 only a few weeks away there are a number of flooring manufacturers who are getting the final preparations in place ready to showcase their new products. ....

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