Columbia Forest Products To Cut Staff At Plywood P
Hearst, ON, Nov. 25--Columbia Forest Products today announced the company will reduce operations at its Hearst plywood plant and lay off 39 employees.
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Mohawk's New Product Tour Begins Soon
Dalton, GA, Nov. 25--For 2004, Mohawk has dozens of new products covering the spectrum of floor covering—carpet, hardwood, laminates, and ceramic tile.
Tricycle Develops Sampling Program For Durkan
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 25--Tricycle, Inc., a leader in surface simulation and design technology, has announced the launch of Durkan Commercial’s “Digital Carpet Studio," developed through Tricycle’s proprietary SIM+Factory service.
Consumers File Suit vs. Home Depot, Lowe's
New York, NY, Nov. 25--Home Depot Inc. and Lowe's Cos. are facing purported class-action lawsuits alleging their promotions offering payment and interest-free periods on purchases made with in-store credit cards actually force consumers to pay much mo
Dow Chemical Sues Four Companies For Price Fixing
Midland, MI, Nov. 25--Dow Chemical Co. has sued four chemical shipping companies, accusing them of stifling competition by fixing prices and rigging bids, according to a court filing.
Existing-Home Sales Soften
Washington, Nov.25--Sales of existing single-family homes eased from an all-time high last month but remain at the third highest pace on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Oakwood Homes To Be Bought By Clayton Homes
Chicago, IL, Nov. 25--Oakwood Homes Corp., a manufactured homes maker, said on Tuesday it has agreed to be acquired out of bankruptcy by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Clayton Homes unit for about $373 million.
Sears Study Finds Different Views On Home Maintena
Hoffman Estates, IL, Nov. 21--Sears, Roebuck and Company, in conjunction with the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation and the NeighborWorks network, today announced survey results detailing American's attitudes toward home ownership, maintenance and
Women Customers Help Lowe's Gain On Home Depot
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 24--Lowe's is winning the battle for women customers just nine miles from the Atlanta headquarters of Home Depot Inc., which pioneered the warehouse-style store.
Home Depot Consolidates Divisions
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 21--The Home Depot, announced two executive appointments. Both appointments are effective immediately.