Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, June 1--Chain store retail sales fell in the last week, taking the index to its lowest reading in nine weeks as cooler weather curbed consumers purchases of seasonal goods, a retail report said on Wednesday.
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Stainmaster Carpet Sweepstakes to Award Up to $5,0
Atlanta, GA, May 31--Beginning May 31, 2005, homeowners can enter to win Stainmaster carpet, valued at a maximum of $5,000, in a new, fashionable style in the Great Stainmaster Carpet Sweepstakes at www.stainmaster.com.
U.S. Xpress to Sell its Airport-to-Airport Busines
Chattanooga, TN, May 31--Freight forwarder U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. said Tuesday it would sell its airport-to-airport operations and customer list to Forward Air Corp for $12.75 million in cash.
Kelly Named Carpet One VP Member Relations
Manchester, NH May 31--Carpet One has named Sally Kelly to the post of vice president of Member Relations. Kelly joins Carpet One with over 29 years of experience in the floor covering retail industry.
Q.E.P. Delays Release of 4Q Results
Boca Raton, FL, May 31--Q.E.P. said that it will not be able to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year, ended February 28, 2005, as planned on May 31, 2005.
Chicago PMI Off in May
Chicago, IL, May 31-- Business activity in the Chicago region fell to its lowest level since June 2003, according to the Chicago Purchasing Manager's index released Tuesday.
DriTac Intros Engineered Wood Adhesive Repair Kit
Brooklyn, NY, May 31--DriTac Adhesive Group is presenting its Professional Adhesive Repair Kit for Engineered Wood Flooring as the ultimate repair solution for hollow spots, endlifting and loose areas.
Italian Ceramic Tile Producers Announce 2004 Produ
Sassuolo, Italy, May 31--The Italian industry of ceramic tiles confirmed a substantial production of ceramic tiles in 2004, with 589.2 million square metres produced.
The HALI Fair Features Carpets, Textiles and Triba
London, England, May 31--The HALI Fair, June 9 to 19, 2005, now features Design•Zone for contemporary carpets and textiles.
Polyurethane JV Slated for China
Lehigh Valley, PA, May 27--Continuing to expand on its commitment to the China market, Air Products announced today that it has formed a joint venture named Air Products Shanfeng with a leading Chinese chemicals supplier.