Canadian New Home Prices Up
Ottwaa, Canada, Mar. 10--The prices of new homes in Canada in January rose 0.3% due to higher labor and material costs, equal to December's 0.3% rise, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.
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Weyerhaeuser Settles Antitrust Suit
Federal Way, WA, Mar. 9--Weyerhaeuser Co. on Tuesday said it has agreed to pay $34.5 million to settle an antitrust case and expects to take a first-quarter charge.
AmericasMart Markets Get Top Rankings
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 9--AmericasMart's role as an economic engine for Atlanta and the southeast is documented in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Book of Lists.
Some Insurance Is Costing U.S. Businesses Less
New York, NY, Mar. 9--After nearly three years of double and even triple digit premium rate increases, some insurance prices have begun dropping for U.S. businesses.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Update
New York, NY, Mar. 9--The board of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. met Monday without reaching any firm conclusions as to the future of its founder, Martha Stewart.
Q.E.P. Helps the Do-It-Yourselfer
Boca Raton, FL, Mar. 9--A company that prides itself on low-tech products has discovered the Internet.
Flooring America Intros Customer Satisfaction Init
Manchester, NH, Mar. 9--At the Flooring America Convention in Houston, TX, on March 4-6, members overwhelmingly agreed to institute significant new initiatives designed to continue building their national brand.
Mohawk Debuts Dealer Website
Dalton, GA, Mar. 8--Mohawk has a new website created to keep its dealers informed of key marketing programs and promotion opportunities.
Shaw Awaits Impact of Stewart Conviction
Chattanooga, TN, Mar. 6--Martha Stewart may have been convicted of federal crimes Friday in New York, but the shock waves reached the Dalton, GA headquarters of Shaw Industries.
Mohawk Elects New Director
Calhoun, GA, Mar. 5--Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced today that Ms. Phyllis O. Bonanno was elected to the Board of Directors effective February 26.