Bona Opening West Coast Training Center
Aurora, CO, Aug. 25, 2009--Bona US, a specialist in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, is opening a West Coast Regional Training Center in Richmond, Calif. in September.
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Lowe's, Woolworths in Australian Joint Venture
Mooresville, NC, Aug 25, 2009--Lowe's Companies said it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Australia's largest retailer, Woolworths Limited, to develop a network of home improvement stores in Australia.
Shaw Planning National Fall Flooring Promotion
Dalton, GA, Aug. 25, 2009--Shaw will hold another comprehensive national promotion, the 2009 Fall Flooring Event.
Chain Store Sales Off Slightly Week of Aug. 22
New York, NY, Aug. 25, 2009--Chain store retail sales for the week that ended Aug. 22 fell 0.2 percent, according to the weekly sales snapshot produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
President To Reappoint Fed Chairman Bernanke
Oak Bluffs, MA, Aug. 25, 2009--President Barack Obama plans to reappoint Ben Bernanke to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Pfleiderer Misses Interest Payment; NA Sales Up
Neumarkt, Germany, Aug. 24, 2009 – Pfleiderer AG said that it was unable to fulfill the financial covenants agreed upon with its creditor banks.
Beaulieu Canada Gets EcoLogo Designation
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Aug. 24, 2009--Beaulieu Canada Co. said that it has earned the EcoLogo designation on the majority of its carpet tile products featuring the Nexterra backing system.
Survey Shows Realtors Optimistic About Home Prices
Emeryville, CA, Aug. 24, 2009--HomeGain, a website that provides home values, said its quarterly survey showed that 46% of Realtors think home prices will remain the same over the next six months
Court Reverses Congoleum Dismissal
Mercerville, NJ, Aug. 24, 2009--Congoleum said it received a decision from the U.S. District Court on its appeal of two orders from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Jansen Replacing Propex's Retiring Stroot
Chattanooga, TN, August 21, 2009--Propex Operating Company said that Theo Stroot, managing director Europe of affiliate Propex Fabrics GmbH, has decided to retire.