Scotty's Files Chapter 11
Winter Haven, FL, September 15--Scotty's Inc. has filed for protection from its creditors under Chapter 11 of U.S. bankruptcy law, according to the Lakeland Ledger.
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Pakistan Carpet Export Decline
Lahore, Pakistan, September 13-- According to latest figures released by the State Bank, carpet exports from Pakistan declined from $19.6 million in July 2004 to $15.6 million in August 2004, denoting a fall of about 20 percent.
Economists Scale Back Forecasts
New York, September 10--Economists continue to pare their forecasts for hiring and economic growth as high oil prices and other uncertainties sap confidence among businesses.
Afghan Carpet Industry Returns from Pakistan
Kabul, Afghanistan, September 9--War in Afghanistan drove the carpet weavers into exile in Pakistan, peace has drawn these refugees home.
Consumers More Likely to Take on Home Improvement
Baltimore, MD, September 8—According to a home improvement study, consumers are more likely to take on home improvement projects themselves.
NAHB Announces Call For Entries For 2005 National
Washington, September 3--The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) invites home builders, remodelers, developers, nonprofits, academics, industry experts and others involved in green building efforts to submit entries for the 2005 National Green Bu
Correction to Pricing for Surfaces 2005
Dallas TX, September 7 --Pricing information for Surfaces 2005 was incorrect in a news item posted here last week.
Axminster Launches Heritage Collection
Atlanta, GA, September 2—Axminster’s new Heritage Collection is inspired by the British Galleries of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum.
Construction Spending Up in July
Washington, September 1--Construction spending climbed in July as outlays grew on residential building, while spending in June was revised higher.
Chain Store Sales Off 0.2% Last Week
New York, August 31--Chain store sales in the final week of August finished lower, due partly to high gasoline prices and hurricanes, pushing down expectations for monthly sales results, a report said on Tuesday.