OMNOVA Names Hohman President of Performance Chemi
Fairlawn, OH, February 10--OMNOVA Solutions said it has consolidated the leadership of its Performance Chemicals businesses and appointed James J. Hohman as President, Performance Chemicals.
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U.K.’s Victoria to Close its Axminster Operations
London, England, February 10—-Victoria PLC will discontinue production of the famous Axminster carpet, with the loss of 85 jobs at its Kidderminster plant, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Apso Names U.S. Sales Manager
Chattanooga, TN, February 10--Tricycle, Inc. president Jonathan Bragdon announced that Josh Chappelear has been named U.S. sales manager at Apso.
Mohawk: Training & Education Key at ColorCenters
Nashville, TN, February 9--You could see how much his point had hit home. You could hear it too, with the soft murmurs filling the packed room.
Sears to Open New Off-Mall Stores
Hoffman Estates, IL, February 9—-Sears will open a new type of store this spring to build up its presence outside of its traditional shopping mall space.
Visa Says Debit Cards Boost '04 Spending
San Francisco, CA, February 9--Visa USA said that consumers' use of debit and prepaid cards helped drive total spending up 19.1 percent last year to a record $1.045 trillion.
Sherwin-Williams CEO Establishes Trading Plan
Cleveland, OH, Feburary 9--Sherwin-Williams said that Christopher M. Connor, chairman and chief executive officer, has established a trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act.
FiberFloor Wins HOME 2005 American Building Produc
Whitehall, PA, February 9--Tarkett Residential won HOME magazine’s 2005 American Building Product Award in the flooring category for FiberFloor.
La-Z-Boy Earnings Off 27%
Monroe, MI, February 9--La-Z-Boy Inc. said its third quarter earnings fell 27 percent from the previous year despite a sales increase, as the company's selling, general and administrative costs increased 24 percent.
Crown Crafts Earnings Up in 3Q
Gonzales, LA, February 9--Crown Crafts reported net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005, which ended December 26, 2004, of $20.7 million, which is the same as net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2004.