Wal-Mart Wants Stores Throughout Europe
Brussels, Belgium, May 25--Wal-Mart wants stores in every country in Europe and will consider opening its own outlets as well as making large acquisitions, according to the retail giant's chief executive.
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Tennessee Flooring Machinery Maker to Move to Larg
Chattanooga, TN, May 24--Hasko Inc.'s scheduled June move is as much about form as function, according to company President Randy Brooks.
Nafco Introduces New PermaStone Display
Houston, TX, May 25--In the latest effort to support Nafco by Tarkett’s new PermaStone Modular flooring, the company has introduced a new display for the product, created to educate consumers and help them decide which modular design will look best in the
Lowe's Reports Record Earnings
Mooresville, NC, May 17--Lowe's Companies, Inc., today reported net earnings of $455 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2004, an 8.1% increase over the same period a year ago.
Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor 2004 Breaks Records
Shanghai, China, Apr. 8--The sixth edition of the largest international trade fair for floorcoverings in Asia has again proven that growth of the floorcovering industry in Asia, and in China in particular, is booming.
American Biltrite Wins Asbestos Trial
Dallas, TX, Mar. 26--After a month-long trial, a Fort Worth, TX jury returned a defense verdict for American Biltrite, Inc.
3M Expects Acquisitions to Grow Sales up to 25%
St. Paul, MN, Feb. 25--3M Co. expects acquisitions to account for up to 25% of new sales growth.
Construction Spending Off in December
Washington, DC, January 31, 2007--Construction spending dropped 0.4% to $1.18 billion in December, with spending on private residential construction projects falling for the ninth consecutive month, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Pfleiderer Publishes Document on Pergo Offer
Neumarkt, Germany, January 24, 2007--Pfleiderer Sweden AB, 2007 an indirectly wholly owned Swedish subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG, on January 15, made a cash offer to the shareholders in Pergo AB.
Nourison Host Liz Claiborne Party at Atlanta Marke
Atlanta, GA, January 19, 2007--Nourison Corp. celebrated its much-anticipated launch of area rugs and accent rugs under the Liz Claiborne Home brand name by hosting a showroom party on Thursday during market week in Atlanta.