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Globe and Mail
10-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet Offers Free Premium Carpet Pad with Every Carpet Installation – Only Until July 31st
For a limited time, Santa Cruz homeowners can enjoy the comfort and performance of a luxury carpet installation—without paying a premium. Through July 31st, Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet is including its top-tier Black Hawk carpet pad free with any carpet purchase and professional installation. While most retailers charge $200 or more for high-quality padding, Warehouse Direct is making it standard — at no extra cost. Why Padding Matters More Than You Think Industry studies consistently show that it's not just the carpet that determines the feel and durability of a flooring installation — it's the padding underneath. The Black Hawk pad delivers noticeable comfort, support, and longevity, even when paired with entry-level carpet styles. What's Included with the Free Black Hawk Pad Offer: 7/16-inch thickness and 8-lb. density – the same specs found in luxury homes and $10K+ installs Firm, supportive feel – enhances comfort without bottoming out Double the lifespan – helps reduce carpet wear over time Improved insulation – boosts thermal and sound performance 'This pad typically adds $200 to $300 to the cost of an install, but we're including it for free this month,' says Albert Sosa, manager of Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet. 'It's the kind of comfort and durability people expect from high-end carpet — but now available to everyone.' Offer Ends July 31st – No Extensions Planned This free padding offer is only valid through July 31st, 2025, and installations are filling up fast due to high demand. No extensions are scheduled, so early booking is strongly recommended. To claim this offer, visit the Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet showroom or schedule a free in-home consultation at About Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet serves Santa Cruz County with comprehensive flooring solutions including carpet, hardwood, LVP, and eco-friendly options, maintaining industry recognition for professional installations and premium material quality. Media Contact Company Name: Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet Contact Person: Laura Miller Email: Send Email Phone: (831) 429-8221 Address: 320 Coral St A City: Santa Cruz State: CA 95060 Country: United States Website:
Zawya
03-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt: Oriental Weavers opens OW Haptech store in New Cairo
Arab Finance: Oriental Weavers has opened the OW Haptech Store in Mivida, New Cairo, introducing a retail space that combines digital tools with physical interaction in the carpet shopping experience, as per an emailed press releae. Spanning 250 square meters, the store features real-time visualization technology, interactive displays, and AI-powered customization options. The new format allows customers to preview carpet designs in actual dimensions through the store's 'Virtual Preview' system, view and feel material samples on display walls, and design personalized rugs in the 'OW Studio' alongside Oriental Weavers experts. The store also includes a selection of exclusive and limited-edition pieces from the company's global collections. The store is part of Oriental Weavers' ongoing plans to invest in smart manufacturing, digital retail solutions, and sustainable materials, in line with its strategy to modernize operations while maintaining quality and supporting local industry. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
03-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oriental Weavers launches world's first phygital carpet retail store in Egypt
Cairo - Oriental Weavers has unveiled the OW Haptech store in Mivida, New Cairo, marking the first-ever phygital carpet retail store globally. The store combines physical product exploration with interactive digital technologies, setting a new global benchmark for the carpet industry, according to a press release. The 250-square-meter flagship store blends immersive design visualization tools, AI-driven customization, interactive sampling zones, and sensory experiences. From real-time design visualization and immersive projection to AI-powered customization, the OW Haptech store caters to modern consumers' growing demand for creativity, convenience, and personalization. Commenting on the launch, Yasmine Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers Carpets, said: 'With a presence in over 118 countries and operations spanning 27 factories in Egypt and the US, we are proud to be a symbol of 'Made in Egypt' excellence.' This comes as part of Oriental Weavers' broader investment in digital retail transformation, smart manufacturing, and sustainable materials. On 7 April 2025, at its Ordinary General Meeting (OGM), Oriental Weavers' shareholders approved cash dividends worth EGP 1.06 billion for 2024.
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
TONY HETHERINGTON: John Lewis binned my carpet - but refuses to give me a refund
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday's ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. Mrs J.O. writes: In March 2022 we placed an order with John Lewis to supply and fit carpeting for two rooms, hall, stairs and landing, for which we paid £8,480. We agreed with John Lewis that because one room was not ready, it would do most of the job that year and store the rest of the carpet, which was all from the same batch, until a later date. Because of unforeseen problems we were not ready for the second fitting until earlier this year, but now John Lewis has told us it has 'disposed of' our carpet. Tony Hetherington replies: John Lewis gave you no warning that it was planning to dispose of your carpet, and when you complained you were told there would be no refund or payment. You have no idea whether your carpet was resold, given away or thrown out. The closest this retail giant came to an explanation was when one of its customer advisers blamed the long gap between your original purchase and fitting, and your request to finish the job. When you questioned this explanation, a more senior figure told you the cost of storage could have been significant. You offered to allow John Lewis to deduct that cost from any refund, but it became clear that even they had no idea how long your carpet had been held or when it was dumped. I asked John Lewis to comment on all this. In particular, I reminded it that its own terms and conditions said that if you had not made contact with the store within three months of a failed appointment to fit the carpet, then this would give John Lewis the right to cancel the deal and give you a refund after deducting any costs. But this would apply only after a failed appointment – so when was this failed appointment, I asked? If there was an agreement in 2022 to postpone the second fitting, when was an appointment made to go ahead with it? And even if there was a failed appointment, the terms and conditions say that John Lewis reserves the right to cancel the deal – which is not the same as saying that cancellation is automatic. If John Lewis felt entitled to cancel the deal, then when did it tell you this? John Lewis replied that as you had not booked a second fitting of the carpet, it regarded this as technically a failed appointment! But it also admitted that it had never contacted you. It then promised what it described as a 'goodwill payment'. You agreed that the lost carpet and the fitting costs, which you had paid in advance, were together worth £1,824. John Lewis offered to refund half of this, telling you that the long delay in making a second fitting appointment was unreasonable. 'We consider a timeframe of over three months as justifiable for disposing of any goods,' it said. You rightly rejected the offer. John Lewis had not even stuck to its own terms and conditions, but was holding you responsible for half the financial consequences. I am pleased to say you have now accepted £1,448, which allows John Lewis to keep the balance of more than £300 to cover its storage costs. John Lewis told me: 'We take pride in our customer service and have countless happy customers, so we are really sorry to hear of Mr & Mrs O's case.' But they had heard of this from you, before you contacted me, so it is a shame that it took an intervention from The Mail on Sunday to remind it what customer service should look like. Big claims… big debts A will-writing firm run by an unauthorised financial adviser has been forced to take down false claims on its website. Elite Wills & Estate Planning, in Worthing, West Sussex, offered funeral plans but did not have Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval, and also claimed to be a member of the Master Guild of Will Writers and follow its strict code of practice. In fact, the organisation had ceased to exist some time ago and never had regulatory powers. Elite's boss Ian Hill blamed his website operator for failing to delete both claims. In February I reported how Elite's sister company Thurlow Wealth Ltd – also run by Ian Hill – had failed to repay an elderly investor £25,000 that was due in 2023, and its accounts showed it owes around £1.6 million. But according to Hill, his investors are high net worth individuals who can afford the losses, so he does not need FCA authorisation to offer them high-risk schemes. He also claims his investors' money has been passed on to market traders who are backed by one of the world's biggest insurance companies. The arrangement is secret, he says. The investor's family have now reported this to the police.
