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Mercerville, NJ, June 10--Congoleum Corp. agreed to amend the asbestos claims settlement it signed in April to allow more time for parties to review and respond to information required in order to participate in the settlement.
Chicago, IL, June 9--The National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has rescheduled the NAFCD 32nd Annual Meeting, "Leaders Meeting Leaders," to September 5-7, 2003, at the Westin Hotel Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
Fayetteville, AR, June 9--The chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. used the company's annual meeting Friday to address accusations that it treats employees unfairly, saying managers who don't follow company policy need to find work elsewhere.
Millersville, MD, June 9--The Kelmann Corporation of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, has received the Phoenix Award, the restoration industry’s highest honor, for its work in restoring a severely damaged, historic Milwaukee church.
Harrisburg, PA, June 6--If Martha Stewart was looking for some sympathy after being indicted on federal charges, she should have gone to the Kmart store along Carlisle Pike near Harrisburg or to Carpet Mart up the street, according to the Harrisburg Patri
Munster, IN, June 6--Sometimes older really is better, especially when it comes to wood. Golden Aged Industries specializes in wide-plank, Old World floors that are used in higher-end residential jobs, according to the Munster Times.
Atlanta, GA, June 6--Home Depot Inc. is counting on technology upgrades to improve store productivity and customer service, its chief executive said on Thursday
Wilmington, DL, June 5—DuPont today reaffirmed its support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) plans to conduct a science-based risk assessment for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Washington, DC, June 6--A Bankruptcy Court turned back a push from one of Burlington Industries Inc.'s largest shareholders to establish an equity committee in the textile company's Chapter 11 case.
New York, NY, Jun. 5--Overall consumer confidence rose last week for the second consecutive week, according to the latest ABC News/Money Magazine poll.