Pergo & Classen Group Form Partnership
Trelleborg, Sweden, May 14--Pergo is a major Swedish laminate flooring company with leading positions in the markets especially in North America and Europe.
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Consumer Prices Rise Slightly
Washington, DC, May 14--Consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in four months in April as energy prices stabilized, suggesting that inflation remains safely below levels that might spur the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates rapidly.
Target's Earnings Rise
Minneapolis, MN, May 13--First-quarter earnings at Target Corp. jumped 25% as the company's namesake discount store continued to carry its other two sluggish divisions.
Shaw Presents Advantage 04 Program to Retailers
Dalton, GA, May 14--Shaw Industries recently completed presentations of its Shaw Advantage 04 program to floorcovering retailers throughout the country.
Sears to Trim Size of Sears Grand Stores to Boost
Hoffman Estates, IL, May 14--In recent months, Sears, Roebuck and Co. has opened two freestanding Sears Grand stores--each exceeding 200,000 square feet.
Oil Prices Crimp Profits for Carpet Industry
New York, NY, May 12--According to a report from Reuters a rapid surge in oil prices has pulled the rug out from under the U.S. carpet industry.
Armstrong DD GrassMaster Gets Olympic Workout
Lancaster, PA, May 13--The 2004 Olympic Games’ football (soccer) competitions scheduled in the Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos, Greece will play out on DD GrassMaster.
New York Attorney General Shuts Down Flooring Webs
Albany, NY, May 13--The state Attorney General's office has shut down the website of Beaverhome.com, a flooring company formerly in Niagara Falls.
Home Depot Acquires Mexican DIY Chain
Atlanta, GA, May 13--Home Depot today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Home Mart, the second largest Mexican home improvement retailer.
Producer Prices Up
Washington, DC, May 13--U.S. inflation in the production pipeline stayed mild last month despite strong economic growth, validating the Federal Reserve's view that it will not need to raise interest rates rapidly this year.