CRI Meets With Chinese Officials
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--U.S. textile, retail and apparel manufacturing representatives, including the Carpet & Rug Institute, met with high level Chinese government officials.
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Mohawk Adds to Latest Spiff
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--With “Mohawk Makes The Dream,” store owners can “Swing For Big Bucks.”
Mohawk Provides Flooring for A&E’s Dream House
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--Mohawk provided flooring for the Art and Entertainment Network’s “House of Dreams” reality show, which combines the suspense of elimination with the beauty of great home products.
Brintons Unveils New Executive Offices & Branding
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 7--The American division of Brintons Carpets, the UK-based woven carpet producer, has just concluded its 2004 Sales and Marketing Conference near Atlanta, GA.
Raymond James Ups Lowe's To Strong Buy
Charlotte, NC, Apr. 7--Raymond James & Associates boosted its rating on Lowe's Cos. Inc. and increased first-quarter earnings guidance for both Lowe's and larger rival Home Depot Inc., citing signs that some of the retailers' major suppliers a
Home Solutions of America Signs Letter of Intent t
Houston, TX, Apr. 7--Home Solutions of America, Inc., a niche provider of specialty residential services, announced today it has signed a letter of intent to acquire a home warranty provider for $8.5 million.
S&P Cuts Congoleum Ratings
New York, NY, Apr. 5--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it lowered its ratings on vinyl-flooring manufacturer Congoleum Corp. to 'D' and removed them from CreditWatch.
Minuteman Receives Tender Offer
Addison, IL, Apr 5--Minuteman International, Inc., the floor-care equipment and chemical manufacturer today announced that it has received a letter from Hako-Werke International GmbH.
Office Vacancies Fell in First Quarter
New York, NY, Apr. 6--The nation's office-vacancy rate declined in the first quarter for the first time in more than three years.
Service Sector Shows Muscle
Tempe, AR, Apr. 5--The U.S. economy outside the manufacturing sector steamed forward in March, a private survey of businesses found, as hiring picked up and prices rose.