Mohawk Select Rugs Aim at Profit
Sugar Valley, GA, January 27, 2006--Independent retailers now have access to a highly promotable, highly profitable rug line, with the styling and support necessary for real success.
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Shaw Contract Group Offers School Carpet Prize
Dalton, GA, January 27, 2006--Through the "No Child Left Behind Carpet Reward," Shaw Contract Group will provide free carpet and installation to a school that has achieved the Blue Ribbon designation under the "No Child Left Behind" program.
Bed Bath & Beyond Board OKs Buyback Boost
Union, NJ, January 26, 2006--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., said Wednesday that its board has approved a $200 million increase to its previously announced $400 million stock buyback program.
Marazzi Readying for IPO
Sassuolo, Italy, January 26, 2006--Italian ceramics group Marazzi is preparing to list on the Milan stock exchange.
Foamex Adjourns Hearing on Disclosure Statement
Linwood, PA, January 26, 2006--Foamex International Inc., said today that it adjourned the hearing to consider approval of the Disclosure Statement, originally scheduled for January 26, 2006, to February 13, 2006.
NLPC Decries Politicizing Asbestos
Washington, DC, January 26, 2006--The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) today sent an open letter to the United States Senate condemning an unnamed Democratic Party aide for comments in yesterday's Roll Call article.
Federated Projects 1Q Loss
Cincinnati, OH, January 26, 2006--Federated Department Stores said it expects to post a loss in the fiscal first quarter amid weaker sales in existing stores.
Help-Wanted Advertising Index Holds Steady
New York, NY, January 26, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--was unchanged in December.
Mohawk Rug Display Maximizes Use of Small Space
Sugar Valley, GA, January 26, 2006--Forty rugs in less than 20 square feet is reportedly the advantage that the new Mohawk Select area-rug display offers.
Federated to Invest in Online Sales
Cincinnati, OH, January 26, 2006--Federated Department Stores announced it plans to invest some $130 million over the next two years in infrastructure improvements and service enhancements to support continued growth of its direct-to-consumer businesses.