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Bob Evans Launches New Queso Macaroni & Cheese

The new variety is made with real cheese, milk and peppers, and comes in a heat-and-eat 20-oz. package so it can be microwave ready in five minutes.




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Jones Soda Interim CFO Joe Culp Resigns

Culp’s resignation follows the Oct. 25 departure of President and CEO David Knight.




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BGO Cold Chain Acquires Miami Cold Storage Warehouse

Situated on 15 acres, the 178,000-sq.-ft. facility maintains 32-ft. clear heights, 29 loading docks, 236 parking spaces and 116,000 sq. ft. of freezer space.




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Amy's Kitchen Launches Five New Global-Inspired Organic Soups

The new soup collection includes several gluten-free and dairy-free options.




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Mars Announces New Leadership for its Food & Nutrition Regional Businesses

Dusangh and Bakker will report to global president of Mars Food & Nutrition, Shaid Shah, and will begin these roles immediately.




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OTA that shows longer layovers?

I'm flying SFO -> HAN, paying with $$$, not miles. The best price on multiple OTAs is around $770. As it happens, the cheapest connection is through TYO, one of my favorite destinations. I'd love a stopover, but the OTAs and the JAL/ANA sites...




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Am I not using these flights search tools correctly?

An international student that goes to my local church has asked for my help to find her an affordable flight home for Christmas. Closest airport is BUF and destination is LUN. Depart: 12/16 - 12/22 Return: 1/16 - 1/18 Price is the sole...




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Beaulieu Canada Expands Operations Into the United States

Currently operating under the Peerless brand in the U.S., the company will unify its presence under the Beaulieu name.




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LSI Flooring Debuts Carpet Padding with 'Unsquashable' Technology

LSI Flooring, after acquiring Daltonian Flooring's padding division in 2022, introduces "Unsquashable Padding."




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Pets Continue to Influence Home Renovation Decisions, Houzz Study Finds

Houzz's 2024 study reveals nearly half of pet owners prioritize their animals when renovating, and flooring was the most popular upgrade.




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Interface Textured Carpet Tile Offerings Add Style and Performance to Commercial Spaces

The new flooring solutions pair on-trend designs with functionality at a smart price point.




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New Quiet Edit Carpet Tile for Commercial Spaces from Tarkett

The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. 




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Floor Trends & Installation Seeks Game-Changers for Top Product Awards

Don't let your groundbreaking flooring creation go unnoticed. Submit your new product entry by September 11, 2024, and let the flooring community experience the future you're building.




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Leggett & Platt Flooring Partners with Make-A-Wish

Leggett & Platt will donate $0.01 to Make-A-Wish for every square foot ($0.09 sq. yd.) of Make-A-Wish branded carpet and cushion underlayment products now through December 31, 2025, with a minimum donation of $100,000.




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Len Andolino Appointed Couristan President

Couristan has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Len Andolino as President.




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Case Study: A Cozy, Hospitality-Inspired Office Transformation

BNP Media, the parent company of Floor Trends & Installation, moved to a 5,000-square-foot office in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, embracing a hybrid work model. The remodeled space features wood-look LVT by Shaw Contract and textural carpet by Interface for a hospitality-inspired feel. 




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California Achieves Record Carpet Recycling Rate

 The California carpet recycling rate was 35% for the year 2023 and reached 41% in Q1 2024, pulling even with the statewide recycling rate for all materials. This annual rate is an 83% increase over 2019’s rate despite economic and operational challenges that have created significant headwinds.





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How to Select the Correct Carpet Underlayment

Veteran flooring installer and trainer Robert Varden offers tips on selecting and installing the right underlayment for your soft-surface flooring.   




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CARE 2023 Annual Report Now Available

On September 1, CARE submitted the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s 2023 Annual Report to CalRecycle, highlighting a historically high recycling rate among other achievements. CalRecycle is accepting public comments on the Annual Report now through Friday, October 4, 2024.




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Kneeless Carpet Stretcher Reduces Installer Injuries

By eliminating the need for high-impact knee kickers, the tool allows professionals to achieve a precise and even stretch while significantly reducing wear and tear on their bodies. 




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New California Law Overhauls Carpet Recycling Program, Sparking Industry Concerns

AB 863 will replace the current carpet recycling program, which has consistently met state goals, with a complicated new program that is both untested, unproven, and more costly, said The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which opposes the measure. See previous coverage here




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Brintons Fall 2024 Self Expression Woven Carpet Collection Hiraeth

The new collection is inspired by the countryside and includes eight distinct patterns. 




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5 Lessons in Leadership: Dixie Group Chairman and CEO Dan Frierson

Navigating nearly six decades of industry upheaval with a steady hand and an eye for innovation, Dan Frierson's journey from yarn to luxury carpets embodies the transformative power of adaptable leadership in the ever-evolving world of floor coverings.





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Nayyer Carpets Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan

Nayyer Carpets has a production capacity of 50 million square meters annually and is poised to serve markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Africa, India, and Pakistan. The company’s expansion strategy includes plans to double both its production output and workforce every year as it scales its operations.




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CARE Executive Director Bob Peoples Discusses Recycling Challenges and California's AB 863 Bill

Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), attended The Flooring Sustainability Summit where he spoke on carpet recycling. Here, he talks more in-depth about the Summit, the history of CARE, and the AB-863 California carpet recycling bill.  




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Lowe's Names Schluter Systems, Shaw Among its 2024 Vendor Partners of the Year

Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced its Vendor Partners of the Year, which recognizes a vendor's commitment to delivering quality products, innovation, value and service to Lowe's customers.




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The Carpet and Rug Institute's Richard Turner to Retire, Welcomes Darrell Hagan as the Director of Technical and Programs

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced the retirement of Richard Turner, director of technical services, and the appointment of Darrell Hagan as the new director of technical and programs. 




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Couristan Unveils New High Point Market Showroom, Blending Heritage with Modern Design

Couristan will open a 2,659-square-foot showroom in the IHFC building at High Point Market, celebrating its grand opening on October 27. The mid-century modern space showcases high-end handmade rugs and designer-driven residential broadloom products while honoring the company's 98-year history through a history wall display.




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CARE's Next Steps for California's Carpet Recycling Program

California lawmakers recently updated the state's carpet recycling program, which will take effect in January. The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is working to understand how the new requirements will impact its existing approved plan.  





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DKNY Partners with Nourison Home for New Area Rug Collections

Constructed of premium materials, the collections will combine modern design and timeless appeal with innovative weaves, rich textures, and refined patterns, according to Steven Peykar, co-CEO and co-founder of Nourison Home.




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Zeftron Launches Color-Matching App for Design Professionals

Zeftron, a premium nylon 6 yarn system used to make commercial carpets, has released a new mobile app that allows designers to match and order yarn colors directly from their smartphones.




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California Carpet Recycling Program Seeks Assessment Fee Hike for 2025

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has requested CalRecycle's approval for an increase in carpet recycling fees, proposed to take effect February 1, 2025. The adjustment aims to meet new reserve requirements mandated by CalRecycle for year-end 2025.




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CARE Sets Date for 2025 Carpet Recycling Conference, Announces Lead Sponsor

The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will host its 23rd Annual Conference under the theme "Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave" at the Sea Bird Resort in Oceanside, California, May 20-21, 2025.  




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Shaw Floors Partners with American Kennel Club, Expands Pet Perfect Collection Audience

Shaw Floors announces its new partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC), broadening Shaw Floors’ exposure to pet owners nationwide. 




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AFT Launches New Commercial Carpet Installation Certification Program

At the Starnet 2024 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, flooring industry veteran Robert Varden introduced Advanced Flooring Technology's (AFT) new commercial carpet installation certification program, designed for non-union contractors. The three-day program combines training and evaluation and focuses on pattern correction, adhesive application, and technical skills. 




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Lupine Racing - The Marrakesh Express - 17-24 May 2025

Inspired by this thread (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/2173647-lupine-racing-baltic-brutal-race-2-9-august-2025-a.html) from JapesUK for the August Baltic Brutal race to Tallinn, and the wonderful trip report...




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Japan Do 2025 discussion : Kanazawa (?) 17-20 April 2025

As Easter 2025 is late (20 April) I’m thinking of meeting in Kanazawa (https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6601.html) with a post-do visit to Tateyama Snow Corridor (https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7550.html#snow) which opens between mid-April and...




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Informal Wine DO - ORD 11/13 venue TBD

Greetings to the FT Wine Aficionados.... I know this is somewhat of a short notice, but perhaps we can still make something interesting come together. I will be spending a couple of days in Chicago and thought it would be interesting to get...




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We have lost rdures1 / summerdawn

Jill's son just let me know that his mother passed away in August. Most of you will not recognize either handle - and yet she played a significant role in helping create community in the early 2000s. Jill was an AA agent for high status AA flyers....




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BYOB Wine Friendly venue for a IAH Wine Do & post your interest to join

Greetings.... Looking to tap into the wisdom of Houston based (and also that even though you arent based in Houston, know the city well enough to recommend a place) and can suggest a good venue that has a friendly corkage policy and would allow us...




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Happy Birthday, ElevatorEnthusiast, from yours truly, ElevatorEnthusiast!

May your year be marked with a reduction in these darn gray hairs and an abundance of pizza and macarons!




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Heathrow VIP formerly Heathrow by Invitation

Thought this might be the most appropriate audience to know the merits of this program. I am staying at Claridges at the end of the month and was thinking about using their standard greater chauffeur service on arrival, but considering using the...



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Cheval Blanc Seychelles

Looks to be opening on Dec 1, but limited intel on the property and limited pics at the moment. Seems like rates start around ~$2k a night.



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Los Angeles recommendations

We are planning an LA trip for February. We'd fly into LAX and rent a car. We're trying to minimize long drives. 1) We're planning to visit the Getty museums and some other things in the general area, so we're looking for a hotel in the general...



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Manhattan hotel with relatively quiet rooms

I was born a light sleeper, so unfortunately, everything wakes me up. I lived in Manhattan for years so I know quiet is tough to find, even on high floors. I was hoping for relative quiet: maybe rooms facing the a brick wall in the back or at least...



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Belmond Sells Phou Vao -- Experiences with KS Resorts?

I have an upcoming booking at La Residence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang -- which was a Belmond when I booked. I have just received this message from them: ---Quote--- As a most-valued guest, I want to update you on the latest information from La...



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Best option in Sao Paulo, Brazil?

whats the best option in Sao Paulo? Looking at spring break next year with a 10 year old child Appears to be a Rosewoood now in Sao paulo, also the Fasano and Emiliano are in the consideration set anything else I should be looking at? of the...



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Guana Island or Cotton House, any experiences? (British Virgin Islands or Mustique)

Our 30th anniversary is approaching and we are looking for a week long getaway to the beach in May 2025. We would fly out of PHL or EWR. We are beach people who like nature, snorkeling, moderate hiking and water sports. Over the years we have...



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Recent advances in non- destructive testing of concretes and structures: An outlook

Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of materials and structures is one of the most common forms of quality control. The Nigerian infrastructure systems continue to deteriorate due to lack of integrity checks on some identified projects in both public and private sector. Analysis of various sectors in Nigeria revealed that there are abandon projects in building and constructions industry while majo...