Armstrong Intros New Linoleum Line
Lancaster, PA, July 8--Armstrong Floor Products announces the new “Living Colors of Linoleum” Collection, a focused North American portfolio.
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It's the Sweet Smell of Success
Sarasota, FL, July 8--Orders are streaming in to a local manufacturer for its Urine-Off, a product with the power to remove stains and odors, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Mannington Wins Best of NeoCon Award
Calhoun, GA, June 8--Mannington Commercial, was awarded a "2004 Best of Neocon - Editor's Choice" Award for its ArtCraft Collection of modular carpet tiles.
Retailers Report Mostly Solid June Sales
New York, July 8—The nation’s retailers reported mostly positive results for June, Wal-Mart however, reported a disappointing sales performance for the month, falling short of the solid business enjoyed by many other big retail chains.
Contractor Bonitz Celebrates 50 Years
Ridgefield, CT, July 7--Lori Dowling, president and CEO for StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative, is pleased to announce the 50th anniversary of Bonitz, Inc. in 2004.
Lanxess Starts Operating Independently
Leverkusen, Germany, July 6-- Lanxess, the future company where the Bayer Group will combine almost all areas of its chemicals business and parts of its polymers activities, began operating as an independent unit on July 1, 2004.
Colorado Carpet One Retailer Moves to Larger Locat
Fort Collins, CO, July 7--When Dale's Carpet One opens its new location at Timberline and Horsetooth roads early next year, the family-owned store will add to the growing number of commercial and residential developments popping up along the Timberlin
Layoffs Off 12% in June to 12-Month Low
Chicago, IL, July 7-- Layoff announcements by U.S. corporations fell about 12 percent to 64,343 in June, the lowest level since last June, according to global outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.
Hotels See Increase in Travel
New York, July 7--Business travelers are back, and hotels are greeting them with higher rates.
Chain Store Sales Post Gains
New York, July 7--U.S. chain store sales recovered some ground in the latest week, as shoppers stocked up on goods ahead of the Independence Day weekend, a report said on Tuesday.