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.
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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.
Persian Rugs Sell Well at Domotex
London, England, January 23, 2006-- Persian rugs have reportedly sold quite well in Domotex Hannover 2006, ILNA said.
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.
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
Report: Most Metro Markets Show Seasonal Slowdown
New York, NY, January 23, 2006-- Reflecting a year-end seasonal slowdown in recruitment activity, overall online job demand declined in 21 of the top 28 U.S. metropolitan areas.
Simply Floored Launches Online Virtual Decorator
Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2006-–Simply Floored, an Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, has launched its new online Virtual Decorator to help consumers with the floor purchasing process.
Tarkett’s J-V Pennsylvania Plant Loses Rail System
Clarion, PA, January 23, 2006--A top official with the Clarion fiberboard plant said this week the company remains committed to the area despite the loss of the local railroad system.
Report: Ford to Drop 1,700 Suppliers
Frankfurt, Germany, January 23, 2006--Ford Motor Co., intends to cut the number of its suppliers around the world to around 800 over the next few years from about 2,500 now.
Mannington Commercial Intros Baracoa, Modular and
Calhoun, GA, January 2006--Mannington Commercial introduces the highperformance textured loop carpet, Baracoa, available in modular and broadloom.