Cargill Dow Trying To Grow U.S. Market For Ingeo
St. Paul, MN, Jan. 9--Cargill Dow LLC did the chemistry, creating a tough, price-competitive biodegradable plastic from corn. Japan snapped it up. It's woven into men's shirts in Italy.
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Armstrong Exec Named To Design Board
Washington, DC, Jan. 9--The American Society of Interior Designers and the University of Minnesota are pleased to announce that Armstrong Vice President Joann Davis Brayman, Industry Partner of ASID, has joined the InformeDesign Advisory Board.
CFI, WFCA and Surfaces To Present Installation Sho
Dallas, TX, Jan. 9--Mistakes in floor covering installations mean lost profits for installers and retailers. That’s why it’s so important that floor covering professionals are not only aware of common installation challenges but understand how to avoid th
Q.E.P. Boosts Third Quarter Earnings
Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 9--Third quarter earnings increased 58% at Q.E.P. Co. as sales increased 13%. Shares closed up 17.27%.
Monsanto Still Gauging Costs Of Solutia Bankruptcy
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 8--Monsanto Co. on Wednesday said it was still analyzing the company's potential liability from the bankruptcy of former affiliate Solutia.
Solutia Bankruptcy Update
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 8--Solutia Inc.'s U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing for approval of final debtor-in-possession financing was adjourned to Jan. 16 from Jan. 9, in order to give the creditors' committee time to study the proposed financing.
Sears Grand Is Latest Sears Experiment
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Jan. 8--The future of Sears, a retailer whose past is already part of American legend, may be under construction in Rancho Cucamonga, according to Press-Enterprise, Riverside, California.
AmericasMart Plans Major Expansion
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 8--Renowned Atlanta architect-developer John Portman's AmericasMart has purchased the long-vacant bus station for a major expansion of the home furnishings and apparel marketplace, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Carpet One Adds Five Diamond Installation Excellen
Manchester, NH, Jan. 8--Carpet One recently welcomed five members into its premier Five Diamond Installation Excellence Program.
Big Retailers Report Good December Sales
New York, NY, Jan. 8--Wal-Mart's sales at U.S. stores open at least a year rose 4.3% in December, well within the 3% to 5% projection some analysts thought the retailer might not be able to achieve.