Armstrong Receives $180M Tax Refund
Lancaster, PA, October 8, 2007--Armstrong World Industries said it has received the majority of approximately $180 million in refunds for federal income taxes paid over the last 10 years.
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CEO Confidence Declines Further
New York, NY, October 8, 2007--The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had declined to 45 in the second quarter of 2007, edged down to 44 in the third quarter.
New Trends Dominate at High Point Market
High Point, NC, October 8, 2007--According to the trend-trackers at "High Point Market Live," the most fashion-forward looks on the home furnishings horizon include retro-inspired patterns.
Construction on Välinge's New R&D Center Begins
Viken, Sweden, October 8, 2007--Construction on Valinge's new 17,000 square meter research and development facility in Viken started September 25 and will be finalized next fall.
Online Ad Revenues Exceed $5B in Q2
New York, NY, October 8, 2007--The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) released the IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report covering the second quarter and the first six months of 2007.
Iran to Open U.S. Carpet Center
Tehran, Iran, October 5, 2007--The National Carpet Center director says Iran aims to form a hand-woven carpet center incorporated by U.S.-based Iranian entrepreneurs.
DSM to Expand Caprolactam Capacity in Netherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 5, 2007-- Royal DSM NV said it will invest 25 million euros in the expansion and modernization of its caprolactam plant at Geleen in the Netherlands.
Radici Expands, Relocates AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2007--Radici USA has expanded its AmericasMart Atlanta showroom to 1,800 square feet. Located in 6F8 on the sixth floor of AmericasMart, Radici’s expansion continues the sixth floor’s explosive growth.
Haverty Same-Store Sales Drop
Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2007--Haverty Furniture said on Thursday that its same-store sales fell 16.2% in September and 11.6% for the third quarter.