Foamex Sells Rubber and Felt Carpet Cushion Busine
Linwood, PA, April 29--Foamex International Inc. today announced that it has sold its rubber and felt carpet cushion businesses to Leggett & Platt.
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Add-On Cleaning Services Present Opportunity for H
Vancouver, WA, April 29--A recent survey conducted by the IICRC indicates that cleaning and restoration professionals and flooring retailers may be missing out on additional sales opportunities simply because they neglect to offer related cleaning or rest
Women Want Texture While Men Focus on Function
Plainview, NY, April 29--Michael Payne, design guru and host of HGTVs Designing for the Sexes, recently presented a marketing talk to 120 designers, architects and builders.
Auction Process Hurts Forbo’s Sales
Eglisau, Switzerland, April 29--In the first quarter of 2005 Forbo said its business suffered considerably from the effects of the auctioning process.
Personal Income & Spending Up in March
Washington, DC, April 29—-Personal spending and income both rose to higher-than-expected levels in March.
Report Says Home Depot to Open Smaller Format Stor
Lakewood, Colorado, April 29—-According to the Denver Post, Home Depot plans to open a smaller version of its home-improvement store with a 1950s look in Lakewood.
Employment Costs Rising at Slower Rate
Washington, DC, April 29--The employment-cost index rose 0.7% after a 0.8% increase in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to the Labor Department.
Armstrong Launches Redesigned Website
Lancaster, PA, April 28--Armstrong today announced the redesign of its award-winning web site, Armstrong.com to help consumers walk through the steps necessary to find the right floor for their needs.
Help-Wanted Index Drops 2 Points
New York, NY, April 28--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America’s job market – slid two points in March.
Georgia-Pacific 1Q Earnings Up
Atlanta, GA, April 28--Georgia-Pacific reported a higher first-quarter profit as price increases helped offset higher raw material costs across its businesses.