ServiceMaster 1Q Earnings Off
Downers Grove, IL, May 10--ServiceMaster Co. posted a slightly lower first-quarter profit partly due to unfavorable March weather.
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UK’s Stonell Direct Offers a 'Chocolate Box
London, England, May 10--Stonell Direct, the UK’s only national natural stone flooring company, has introduced a range of new stones.
NWFA Offers 'How to Make Money on Every Job
St. Louis, MO, May 10--The NWFA has released the latest CD set in its management education series, "How to Make Money on Every Job."
Optimistic AmericasMart Exhibitors Renew Leases
Atlanta, GA, May 10--Liberty Oriental Rugs, Atlas Rug Corporation, Banilivi & Nabavian, Inc., French Accents Rugs & Tapestries and Vantage Industries have extended their commitment to the Area Rug Center with long term lease agreements.
Renewals Drive Growth at AmericasMart Area Rug Cen
Atlanta, GA, May 9--Chaman Antique Rugs and Eliko Antique & Decorative Rugs have again elevated their commitment to AmericasMart with long term lease renewals.
Beaulieu Honors 83-Year-Old Territory Manager Joe
Dalton, GA, May 9--Joe Mascari is one of six territory managers working in the Atlanta, Georgia area for Beaulieu Residential.
Flexco Names 2004 Distributor of the Year
Tuscumbia, AL, May 9--Flexco recently named Flintile, Inc. as Flexco 2004 Distributor of the Year.
Recycle Georgia Launched by RecycleNet Corp.
Salt Lake City, UT, May 9--RecycleNet Corporation announced today the launch of Recycle Georgia (www.recyclegeorgia.net) an online waste exchange.
Tennant CEO Janet Dolan to Retire in 2006
Minneapolis, MN, May 9--Tennant Co., a maker of industrial floor maintenance equipment, said that president and CEO Janet Dolan intends to retire in sometime in 2006.
Wholesale Inventories Up 0.4%
Washington, DC, May 9—Wholesale inventories increased 0.4% in March as wholesales grew by 0.2% during the month, according to the Commerce Department.