Poll Shows Consumer Confidence Rise
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.
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Iran's Share of World Carpet Sales Down
Tehran, Iran, Jun. 5--Iran's share of world carpet trade has sharply decreased from 55 percent to 28 percent with international producers taking the lead from Iranians by producing cheaper carpets with higher quality, the IRNA reported from Tehran, qu
Productivity Rises 1.9%
Washington, DC, June 5--America's productivity improved in the first quarter of 2003 as companies produced more while keeping their work forces lean.
Icoworks Acquires Madawaska Hardwood Flooring Inve
Toronto, Ontario, June 4--Paragon Polaris Strategies.com Inc., dba Icoworks, today announced that Icoworks, Inc.'s subsidiary, Icoworks Eastern Limited ("Icoworks"), has acquired the inventories of Madawaska Hardwood Flooring Inc.
Pennsylvania Flooring Company on Track for Revival
Quehanna, PA, June 4--In northeast Clearfield County, an area thin with substantial employers, a Virginia manufacturer and state aid have come together to resurrect a failed flooring manufacturer, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Will Big Boxes Saturate The American Landscape?
New York, NY, June 3 - Lowe’s chairman and CEO Robert Tillman told analysts he's not concerned about big boxes overruning the American landscape.
Burlington Seeks More Time to Assemble Chap 11 Pla
Greensboro, NC, June 3--Burlington Industries Inc. has made progress in its Chapter 11 case, but the clothing company still needs more time to stitch together a modified reorganization plan.
Mohawk Opts Out of Surfaces 2004
Dalton, GA, June 3—Mohawk has announced that it will not exhibit at Surfaces 2004, and, in response to dealer requests, will instead focus on expanding its regional dealer product launch meetings.
Vinyl Flooring Industry Withdraws NY Green Challen
Albany, NY, June 3--The vinyl flooring industry has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging New York's green building regulations. Vinyl is not listed as a "green" building material, according the Albany Business Review.
U.S. Seeking Martha Stewart Indictment
New York, NY, June 3--Federal prosecutors are seeking a criminal indictment against Martha Stewart ``in the near future,'' her media company said Tuesday.