Dillard's 1Q Earnings Drop 29%
Little Rock, AR, May 24--Dillard's reported first-quarter earnings that dropped 29 percent, hurt by weak demand for women's clothing and furniture.
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NWFA Selects Oprah for Advertising Campaign
St. Louis, MO, May 24--In an effort to help it members maximize their advertising efforts, the NWFA has negotiated advertising rates with The Oprah Winfrey Show, the #1 talk show in syndication.
Reid Says Asbestos Bill 'Still Breathing'
Washington,DC, May 24--Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said on Monday a bill to establish a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund is "breathing again" now that the chamber has averted an angry showdown over an unrelated issue, judicial nominees.
Williams-Sonoma 1Q Earnings Up 22%
San Francisco, CA, May 24--Williams-Sonoma Inc. in the first-quarter reported earnings that rose 22% to $26.2 million, or $0.22 per share.
Online Retail Sales, Profitability Continue Climb
Washington, DC, May 25--Ten years after its inception, online retailing is growing up fast.
Wilsonart Leases Space in Orlando
Orlando, FL, May 23--Wilsonart International Inc. has signed a seven-year lease to occupy 29,500 square feet in CrownPointe Commerce Park, an industrial park in South Orlando.
Alloc Launches Summer Sales Incentive Program
Racine, WI, May 23--Alloc, Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of a sales incentive program.
UK’s Carpetright Names New Financial Director
London, England, May 23--Carpet maker Carpetright will appoint Ian Kenyon, Director of Financial Reporting for J Sainsbury, as its new group finance director, according to Sharecast.
Italy Tile Producer Launches JV in India
New Delhi, India, May 23--Italian tile producer Atlas Concorde has set up a joint venture in India with construction and accessories firm Hybrobath.
Iran’s Handwoven Carpets Seeking Copyright Enforce
Tehran, Iran, May 23--The head of Iran’s National Carpet Center said a request was presented to the Minister of Commerce to stop worldwide design and color imitation of Iran’s rugs and carpets.