Consumer Confidence Falls for First Time in Three
Ann Arbor, MI, August 27 -- Confidence among U.S. consumers dropped during August, the first decline in three months, according to a closely followed survey released today.
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Imperial PlasTech Signs Production Deal With Agra
Toronto, August 26 -- Imperial PlasTech Inc. has entered into an exclusive supplier agreement with Agra Flooring International Ltd. (AFI) of Calgary, Alberta.
Flooring America Launches Redesigned Website
Manchester, NH, August 27--Flooring America serves customers and members around-the-clock, every day of the year through the completely redesigned website, FlooringAmerica.com.
Armstrong Resolving More Bankruptcy Issues
Lancaster, PA, August 27--As Armstrong World Industries waits for a new federal judge to decide whether it can emerge from bankruptcy, the company wants its plan for emerging to remain the only one the judge considers, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Unifi Workers Faced With Pay Cuts
Kinston, NC, August 27--The new owner of the former DuPont plant has told hundreds of textile workers that they must take a 20 percent pay cut if they want to keep their jobs.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports ServiceMaster Holdings
Omaha, NE, August 26--Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported holding stakes in ServiceMaster Co. as of June 30.
Sears Canada Fires CEO Mark Cohen
Toronto, ON, August 27 --Sears Canada fired chief executive and chairman Mark Cohen on Thursday citing "strategic differences" in strategy.
Roppe Names New Director of Sales
Fostoria, Ohio, August 27 -- Roppe Corporation recently announced the promotion of Bart Rogers as the new director of sales.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports ServiceMaster Holdings
Omaha, NE, August 26--Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported holding a stake in ServiceMaster Co. as of June 30.
Durable Goods Orders Up 1.7% in July
Washington, August 24--Demand for durable goods strengthened last month, underpinned by a surge in orders for non-defense aircraft and higher capital spending.