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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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.
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.
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.
Shaw Living's Bill Gordon Dies
Dalton, GA, Nov. 21--Bill Gordon Jr., vice president of national accounts at Shaw Living, the rug and textiles division of Shaw Industries, died Sunday, Nov. 16. He was 41.
Chemical Firms Brace For Higher Energy Costs
New York, Nov 20--U.S. chemicals companies are bracing for even higher energy costs after deadly bombings in Turkey drove up oil prices Thursday.
U.K. Yarn Plant Closes
County Cork, UK, Nov. 21--The doors are set to close on Friday at a County Down yarn firm with the loss of nearly 200 jobs.