RJM Buys Part of Hudson Commercial
Tampa, FL, Dec. 3--RJM Consulting Inc. in Tampa announced Tuesday that it acquired the Tampa division of Hudson Commercial Flooring Inc.
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Productivity Hits 20-Year High
Washington, Dec. 3--Productivity at U.S. companies hit a 20-year high in the third quarter.
Home Depot To Acquire Maintenance Supplier
Atlanta, Dec 2--The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Economy Maintenance Supply Company ("EMS").
Rumors Of Home Depot Buy Kingfisher Resurface
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 3--Recurrent rumors resurfaced Tuesday that Home Depot is interested in acquiring London-based home improvement retailer Kingfisher PLC, and the speculation fueled a rise in Kingfisher's stock.
Mitsubishi Rayon to Focus on Carpet Tile
Tokyo, Dec 3--Mitsubishi Rayon Co. has decided to withdraw from the roll carpet and artificial turf businesses and focus all its carpet resources on self-adhesive tile carpets.
Retail Sales Only Fair In November
New York, NY, Dec. 1--November retail sales are expected to show only moderate gains from last year's poor results as recent warm weather hurt sales of winter gear, and some shoppers hesitated amid a lack of holiday bargains.
Surfaces 2004 To Host New Education Program
Dallas, TX, Dec. 2--Surfaces 2004 continues to provide floorcovering professionals with the information they need to increase sales and profitability.
Construction Spending Sets Another Record
Washington, DC, Dec. 1--Construction spending jumped an unexpected 0.9 percent in October, setting a new record for a fourth straight month.
Trendex Study Takes Homeowners' Makeover Pulse
Mooresville. NC, Dec 02--A nation in love with dramatic transformations has infused the word makeover into everyday vernacular. Through its quarterly Trendex survey of 500 homeowners, Lowe's has tapped into America's preoccupation with makeover ma
Australian Textile Industry To Get Government Help
Sydney, Australia, Nov. 27--The Federal Government has announced a $747 million assistance package for the textiles, clothing and footwear industry (TCF).