Godfrey Hirst Gets Due Diligence Extension on Felt
Wellington, New Zealand, August 21, 2006--Feltex Carpets has given Australian suitor Godfrey Hirst a week's extension to its due diligence exercise.
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Retailers’ IT Budgets Increasing on Security and N
Washington, DC, August 21, 2006--Retailers are expected to show healthy IT budget and capital expenditure growth in 2006, according to the third annual Retail IT Budgeting Study conducted by National Retail Federation (NRF) and AMR Research.
Congoleum Enhances Higher-End Plank Resilient
Mercerville, NJ August 21, 2006--In keeping with emerging consumer tastes, Congoleum has enhanced the entire line of its popular Forum Plank luxury tile wood series and simultaneously broadened the collection.
LivingHomes Receives LEED for Homes Platinum Ratin
Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 2006 --LivingHomes, a leading developer of prefab homes, has received the highest rating possible from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) new pilot, LEED for Homes rating system.
Shaw Manager Named to Georgia Governor's Energ
Atlanta, GA, August 17, 2006--Gary D. Nichols, energy manager at Shaw Industries has been named by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to the Governor's Energy Policy Council.
Bentley Prince Street Featured in Environment Repo
Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 2006--Bentley Prince Street has been featured in a new report by Environment California Research & Policy Center titled, “Greening the Bottom Line.
Congoleum Files New Reorganization Plan
Mercerville, NJ, August 15, 2006--Congoleum Corp., reported today that it has filed a modified plan and disclosure statement with the Bankruptcy Court following court ordered global mediation negotiations.
Wide Plank Most Popular Hardwood
St. Louis, August 15, 2006--Today's wood floors come in a variety of styles, including traditional strip and parquet, but one of the most popular trends right now is wide plank floors.
Wal-Mart 2Q Earnings Down on Charge
Bentonville, AR, August 15, 2006--Wal-Mart said its second-quarter earnings fell 26 percent due to a charge related to the pending sale of its German operation.
Environmentalists: Europeans Selling Illegal Indon
Jakarta, Indonesia, August 15, 2006--A coalition of environmental groups on Tuesday accused leading European flooring manufacturers of using wood stolen from Indonesia's last remaining rainforests.