Tsunami Carpet Maker Receives ADEX Award
The Sea Ranch, CA, February 3--Hansine Pedersen Goran, owner and designer of Current Carpets, was awarded today her second Platinum ADEX Award for Design Excellence.
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Productivity Up 4.1% in 2004, Extending Streak
Washington, DC, February 3--Productivity increased by 4.1 percent in 2004, capping a remarkable three-year period, according to the Labor Department.
Lees Virginia Facility Receives ISO Certification
Kennesaw, GA, February 2--Lees Carpets' Glasgow, Va. manufacturing facility received ISO 14001:2004 certification from the International Organization for Standardization.
Tarkett Commercial Inducted into Habitat for Human
Houston, TX, February 3--In recognition of its outstanding commitment to the betterment of low-income housing, Tarkett Commercial has been inducted into the prestigious Habitat for Humanity Cornerstone Council.
January Retail Sales Mostly Solid
New York, NY, February 3—For the most part the nation’s major retailers posted solid gains in January sales. Wal-Mart however reported sales for the month that slightly missed Wall Street's expectations, after results at Sam's Club fell well belo
Sears to Move to Nasdaq After K-Mart Merger
Hoffman Estates, IL, February 3--Sears said it will change its listing to the Nasdaq Stock Market after its purchase by Kmart, ending the retailer's nearly 100-year association with the New York Stock Exchange.
Defendant Companies Oppose Draft Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, February 2--A group of asbestos defendant companies and insurers has declared its opposition to a Senate proposal curbing asbestos claims, and warned that industry groups working on the plan do not necessarily represent them.
Home Depot Signs Deal with Reality Show Producer
Atlanta, GA, February 2--Home Depot reached a promotional agreement with reality television company Mark Burnett Productions to have its products and services integrated in TV programs.
U.K.’s Carpetright Reports Subdued Sales
Rainham, England, February 2—-U.K. Floor coverings group Carpetright reported a "tough" January sale in the UK and Ireland and said trading in all its markets had been subdued.
Manufacturing Activity Grows in January
Tempe, AZ, February 2--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in January for the 20th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 39th consecutive month.