Consumer Confidence Falls for First Time in Three
Ann Arbor, MI, August 27 -- Confidence among U.S. consumers dropped during August, the first decline in three months, according to a closely followed survey released today.
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Unifi Workers Faced With Pay Cuts
Kinston, NC, August 27--The new owner of the former DuPont plant has told hundreds of textile workers that they must take a 20 percent pay cut if they want to keep their jobs.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports ServiceMaster Holdings
Omaha, NE, August 26--Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported holding stakes in ServiceMaster Co. as of June 30.
Sears Canada Fires CEO Mark Cohen
Toronto, ON, August 27 --Sears Canada fired chief executive and chairman Mark Cohen on Thursday citing "strategic differences" in strategy.
Roppe Names New Director of Sales
Fostoria, Ohio, August 27 -- Roppe Corporation recently announced the promotion of Bart Rogers as the new director of sales.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports ServiceMaster Holdings
Omaha, NE, August 26--Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported holding a stake in ServiceMaster Co. as of June 30.
13th Tehran Carpet Grand Exhibition Kicks-Off in T
Tehran, Iran, August 25—The 13th Tehran Carpet Grand Exhibition focuses on the export and foreign sales aspects of Iranian carpet.
Durable Goods Orders Up 1.7% in July
Washington, August 24--Demand for durable goods strengthened last month, underpinned by a surge in orders for non-defense aircraft and higher capital spending.
New Mexico Tile Retailer Had Humble Beginnings
Las Cruces, NM, August 23--The story of Casa Mexicana Tile begins in the fields. A native of Mexico, Isidro Peña was five when he began as a laborer in the agricultural world. Sixty-two years later he celebrates his 25th year as a businessman in his adopt
Hanley-Wood’s World of Concrete Mexico Draws Crowd
Mexico City, August 24--Hanley-Wood said its first World of Concrete Mexico, which was held earlier this month drew more than 5,700 attendees and about 200 exhibitors.