Marazzi Readying for IPO
Sassuolo, Italy, January 26, 2006--Italian ceramics group Marazzi is preparing to list on the Milan stock exchange.
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Federated Projects 1Q Loss
Cincinnati, OH, January 26, 2006--Federated Department Stores said it expects to post a loss in the fiscal first quarter amid weaker sales in existing stores.
Mohawk Rug Display Maximizes Use of Small Space
Sugar Valley, GA, January 26, 2006--Forty rugs in less than 20 square feet is reportedly the advantage that the new Mohawk Select area-rug display offers.
Federated to Invest in Online Sales
Cincinnati, OH, January 26, 2006--Federated Department Stores announced it plans to invest some $130 million over the next two years in infrastructure improvements and service enhancements to support continued growth of its direct-to-consumer businesses.
Sherwin-Williams 4Q Earnings Off
Cleveland, OH, January 26--Sherwin-Williams in the fourth quarter reported earnings that were off to $75.1 million or $0.54 a share, compared with $82.5 million, or $0.57 a share in the year-ago period.
NLPC Decries Politicizing Asbestos
Washington, DC, January 26, 2006--The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) today sent an open letter to the United States Senate condemning an unnamed Democratic Party aide for comments in yesterday's Roll Call article.
Help-Wanted Advertising Index Holds Steady
New York, NY, January 26, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--was unchanged in December.
Ryland 4Q Earnings Up 49%
Calabasas, CA, January 25, 2006--Homebuilder Ryland Group Inc., reported fourth-quarter earnings that rose 49% from the year-ago period on higher home sales.
Mohawk Select Introductions Tap into Blending Tren
Sugar Valley, GA, January 25, 2006--Stripes, squares, swirls and other elements can all go together--if the design is right.
Participants from South Korea, Spain, Austria and
Hannover, Germany, January 25, 2006--The major prizes of Contractworld award 2006 were presented to participants from South Korea, Spain, Austria and Germany on Saturday, 14 January, during a special ceremony held in Hannover.