Beige Book Sees Uneven Growth
Washington, DC, April 21--The economy is continuing to grow, but not all regions are experiencing good economic times, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Renotex Wins ASCR’s Spivak Award
Millersville, MD, April 21--At its recent convention in Palm Springs, Calif., the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) recognized Renotex Corporation of New York, N.Y., with the Steven M. Spivak Award.
NWFA Announces 2005 Degree Recipients
St. Louis, MO, April 20--The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2005 Degree recipients during its convention in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Leading Indicators Down in March
Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.4 percent in March
Asbestos Bill Backers Confident
Washington, DC, April 21—-Sponsors of the Senate asbestos bill have voiced confidence that the bill will attract enough support to advance to the Senate floor.
New Consumer Bankruptcy Law Has a Surprise in Stor
Great Neck, NY, April 20--On April 14, the House of Representatives passed S.256, known as the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
Nourison to Open Showroom at Las Vegas Market Cent
Saddle Brook, NJ, April 20--Nourison will open a permanent showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center in 2007.
Linens 'n' Things Losses Widen in 1Q
Clinton, NJ, April 20--Linens 'n' Things Inc. reported a net loss in the first of $4.1 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with a loss of $1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier.
StonExpo & Marmomacc Announce Endorsement Agreemen
Dallas, TX, April 20--Marmomacc, the world's largest exhibition in the natural stone industry, and StonExpo, the leading North American exhibition for the stone industry, have entered into a mutual endorsement agreement.
Tarkett Comments on Aconcagua Laminate Joint Ventu
Farnham, Quebec, April 18--Tarkett, Inc., announced that the company has entered into a joint venture with Aconcagua Timber Corp., a North American wood panel manufacturing company.