Mannington Announces First 'Stand on a Better
Salem, NJ, October 18, 2005--Mannington announced the winners of the first-ever Stand On A Better World Awards.
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Indian Government Calls for Carpet Industry to Add
Varanasi, India, October 17, 2005—The Indian government has called for technology-aided value addition to the quality of carpets manufactured in Varanasi-Mirzapur-Bhadohi belt so that the internationally-acclaimed products could continue to compete in the
Connor Announces Partnership for NCAA Men's an
Salt Lake City, UT, October 17, 2005--Connor Sport Court International announced a new, expanded partnership in which Connor Hardwood Courts becomes the official court surface for both the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four.
Saks Swings to Profit in 2Q
Birmingham, AL, October 17, 2005--Saks Inc. in its second fiscal quarter reported net income of $8.2 million, or $0.06 per share, compared with a loss of $25.3 million, or $0.18 per share, a year earlier.
Foamex Receives Final Court Approval for $320 Mill
International announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has granted final approval for the Company's $320 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing.
Industrial Production Falls 1.3% in September
Washington, DC, October 14, 2005--Industrial production dropped by 1.3% in September as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita knocked out oil rigs and refineries along the Gulf Coast.
Consumer Sentiment Falls in October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 14, 2005--The University of Michigan's preliminary index of consumer sentiment decreased to 75.4 in mid-October from 76.9 in September.
comScore Reports that 94 Million Viewed Online Vid
Reston, VA, October 14, 2005--comScore Media Metrix today released the first publicly available analysis of consumer usage of online streaming video content, based on the comScore Media Metrix Online Video Ratings service.
CFI - WFCA Installation Training Initiative Gainin
Kansas City, MO, October 14, 2005--The focus of CFI and the World Floor Covering Association toward installation training has increased the interest from dealers, contractors and installation professionals.
Court Says Congoleum’s Law Firm Had Conflict
New York, NY, October 14, 2005--A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that a Washington law firm had a conflict of interest when it advised Congoleum, a company coping with asbestos claims, according to the New York Times.