Rockland Recalls 50 Employees
Monon, IN, January 24, 2006--Rockland Flooring is issuing recall notices to employees who were laid off last October, when production orders shrank.
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Spector: Senate Asbestos Bill Debate Set for Febru
Washington, DC, January 24, 2006--Senate floor debate on a bill to create a $140 billion fund to compensate asbestos victims will begin on Feb. 6, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said on Tuesday.
Kronotex Protects Its Sellers from Lawsuits
Barnwell, S.C., January, 2006--KronoGroup Switzerland, parent of Kronotex USA, announced a unique licensing agreement with the holders of patents for glueless, click installation, shielding Kronotex customers from patent-infringement lawsuits.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, January 24, 2006--Chain store sales edged higher in the latest week, possibly because of gift card redemptions, according to a report on Tuesday.
NAM Rejects Chinese Denial of Currency Manipulatio
Washington, DC, January 23, 2006--Reacting today to a Chinese bank official’s claim that the value of his nation’s currency, the yuan, is set by market forces, National Association of Manufacturers president (NAM) John Engler characterized the statement a
Gabbie Quits Floors 2 Go
Birmingham, England, January 23, 2006--Struggling DIY retailer Floors 2 Go has replaced its chairman with the former head of Punch Taverns.
Persian Rugs Sell Well at Domotex
London, England, January 23, 2006-- Persian rugs have reportedly sold quite well in Domotex Hannover 2006, ILNA said.
Montana Retailer Gets Major Makeover
Billings, MT, January 23, 2006--Montana Flooring Liquidators owner Jeff Barth will still be recognized in his wacky television commercials, but his store will soon undergo a major makeover.
Tarkett Residential Announces New Appointments
Whitehall, PA, January 23, 2006--To support its worldwide and North American growth initiatives, Tarkett recently announced a shift in responsibilities in its sales and marketing organization.
Consumer Spending Online Off to a Strong Start in
Reston, VA, January 23, 2006--ComScore Networks released year-to-date consumer spending figures, which showed that online non-travel spending is up 33 percent for the first three weeks in January 2006.