Martha's Ex-Broker Wants Separate Trial
New York, NY, Oct. 8--A former Merrill Lynch & Co. broker indicted along with homemaking icon Martha Stewart on obstruction charges has requested a separate trial from his high-profile co-defendant.
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AFPF Publishes Installation Guidelines
Arlington, VA, Oct. 8--The Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam (AFPF) has just published Installation Guidelines for Commercial Carpet and Commercial Bonded Polyurethane Carpet Cushion.
Lowe's Eyes Europe
Wilkesboro, NC, Oct. 8--Lowe's executives are in Europe this week, meeting with retailers including Kingfisher, a British chain Home Depot is interested in acquiring.
Design Key For Florida Flooring Store Owner
Port Charlotte, FL, Oct. 7--Marjorie Benson has an eye for design. "I can look at a blueprint and see what it's going to look like," said the owner of Friendly Floors.
Housing Trends Aid Building Product Firms
New York, NY, Oct. 6--Strong sales in the housing market and stepped-up consumer spending should translate into solid third-quarter results for suppliers of building products.
Atlanta Builder Reports Home Orders Up
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 6--Beazer Homes USA, Inc. said fourth-quarter new home orders increased 3.5% to 3,862 units, from 3,731 units in the fourth-quarter of 2002.
Flooring America Now Open In All 50 States
Wilmington, DE, Oct. 7--Flooring America celebrated its expansion into all 50 states on Saturday, October 4th, with the grand opening of Bob Wagner’s Flooring America in Wilmington, Delaware.
Martha Asks Judge To Dismiss Charges
New York, NY, Oct. 6--Homemaking entrepreneur Martha Stewart has asked a federal judge to dismiss the obstruction and securities-fraud charges against her.
EZ Moves Furniture Slide Maker Sues For Patent Inf
Larimer, PA, Oct. 6--Simtec Company, manufacturer of EZ Moves Furniture Slides, has filed a lawsuit against Shepherd Hardware Products LLC, a hardware products manufacturer, for infringement of Simtec's utility and design patents covering furniture sl
Afghan Weavers Working To Rebuild Trade
New Haven, CT, Oct. 6--John P. Kebabian Jr. was delighted to receive 50 bales of rugs over the summer from Afghanistan, according to the New Haven Register.