Shaw’s Phase II Couture Features Anso Caress
Las Vegas, NV, January 25--Anso Caress nylon from Honeywell will be featured in 19 designer-styled products available in the first quarter of 2005 for the phase II launch of Shaw’s “Couture” collection.
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Leading Indicators Up for 2nd Straight Month
New York, January 21—The Index of Leading Economic Indicators, rose 0.2% in December, to 115.4, after a revised 0.3% increase in November, according to the Conference Board. It was the second straight monthly increase for the gauge after five consecutive
Solutia Wins Settlement Approval
New York, NY, January 21--After receiving more time to file its reorganization plan, Solutia Inc. has garnered approval for a number of settlements to further ease its exit from bankruptcy, according to the Deal.com.
Fabulous Floors Magazine Winter Issue on Newsstand
Ghent, NY, January 21--Timed for the busiest season for interior redecorating, more than 800 Lowe's Home Centers are featuring the Winter 2005 international edition of Fabulous Floors magazine in special promotional displays at the checkout area.
Weyerhaeuser Earnings More Than Double in 4Q
Federal Way, WA, January 21--Weyerhaeuser reported a sharply higher profit in the fourth quarter, boosted by increased sales across all of its divisions.
Tricycle Updates Web Site
Chattanooga, TN, January 21 – Tricycle, Inc. chief branding officer Michael Hendrix announced the launch of the company’s updated web site.
Shaw Living Launches Stainmaster Rug Collection
Atlanta, GA, January 25--Shaw Living announced the introduction of the Versant Collection, a new collection of Stainmaster area rugs constructed of 100 percent Invista nylon fiber.
Consumer Sentiment Off in Early January
Ann Arbor, MI, January 21--The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index for the early January decreased to 95.8 from 97.1 in December.
Report: Tarkett Sweden AB to Cut 120 Jobs
Ronneby, Sweden, January 20--According to the Swedish news agency TT Tarkett Sweden AB plans to close down its production facility in Broby, Sweden and transfer parts of the operations to Poland.
Specter Backs $140B Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, January 20--Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said on Wednesday he was proposing a $140 billion fund to compensate asbestos victims and cap the liability of companies paying them damages.