Home Depot Closer to Opening in China
Atlanta, GA, October 3, 2005—-According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Home Depot has moved a step closer to opening stores in China, a key growth frontier with a $50 billion home improvement market.
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R.C. Willey to Open California Distribution Center
Roseville, CA, October 3, 2005--R.C. Willey and the City of Roseville announced that R.C. Willey Home Furnishings has signed a lease to occupy 495,185 square feet at 10000 Allantown Drive in Roseville, California.
Forbo Opts Out of Surfaces 2006
Hazleton, PA, October 3, 2005--Forbo Flooring, after many years as a steady exhibitor at Surfaces, has decided not to exhibit in 2006.
Keith Campbell to Speak at Benefit
Pound Ridge, NY, Oct. 4, 2005--Mannington Mills chairman Keith Campbell will be the guest speaker at an October 26 fund raiser for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
Carpet Donates Red Carpet for “Action Day” in New
New York, NY, October 3, 2005--Last week some of New York City's busiest sidewalks near Central Park were adorned with 4,000 feet of vibrant red carpet, donated by floor covering retailer Carpet One.
CCA/FCIF Golf Tournament Raises over $130,000
Atlanta, GA, October 4, 2005--For the third year in a row, CCA Global Partners executives and floor covering industry colleagues gathered in Atlanta for the Annual CCA Global Partners/FCIF Charity Golf Tournament.
Lowe's Prices $1B Notes Offering
Charlotte, NC, October 4, 2005 -- Lowe's said it had agreed to sell $500 million of 5.0% notes due 2015 and $500 million of 5.5% notes due 2035.
Senators Asked to Prepare for Asbestos Vote
Washington, DC, October 4, 2005 -- Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked senators to prepare amendments in case legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund is brought up for a vote this month.
Tricycle's Sustainable Samples Kept 50,000+ lb
Chattanooga, TN, October 4, 2005 -- Sustainable design company Tricycle has published its first annual Environmental Report Card, on the heels of a Green Apple Award for international environmental best practice.
Expert Says Iran's Carpet Sector Neglected
London, England, October 3, 2005--A noted sculptor has called for paying more attention to woven handicrafts of tribal communities in order to prevent them from becoming extinct, according to Iran Daily.