Small Business Owners Signal Strong Quarter Ahead
Washington, D.C., November 9, 2005--Get ready for a strong fourth quarter, say American small-business owners.
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Commerce Secretary Applauds Chinese Textile Agreem
Washington, D.C. November 9, 2005--Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released a statement on the textile agreement announced today by U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman and Chinese Commerce Minister Bo Xilai.
NRF Hopes China Trade Agreement Will Restore Predi
Washington, DC, November 9, 2005--The National Retail Federation today welcomed the signing of a bilateral trade agreement on textile and apparel trade with China.
Tile of Spain Designs a Highlight of Cersaie 2005
Bologna, Italy, November 9, 2005--Nearly 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain debuted product trends, cutting edge design and innovation in technology at Cersaie 2005.
Connecticut Stone Business in Family 100 Years
Stamford, CT, November 9, 2005--He may not be Michelangelo, but Mario Sardo, president of 100-year-old Fordham Marble at 421 Fairfield Avenue in Stamford, sounds a lot like a sculptor.
Shaw’s Home Foundations Offering Sales Seminars
Dalton, Georgia, November 9, 2005--The builder division of Shaw Industries has appointed Tracy Reid to fill the newly created position of Builder Design and Merchandising manager.
Former Home Depot Exec Name President of CCA’s Out
St. Louis, MO, November 9, 2005--CCA Global Partners announced the appointment of Eric Demaree as President of the Retail Flooring Outlet Division.
Toll Brothers Expects 2006 Earnings to Fall Short
Horsham, PA, November 8, 2005—Homebuilder Toll Brothers reported record fourth-quarter revenue, but warned new home deliveries and earnings next year would probably fall short of its expectations.
Philadelphia Installers Get State-Of-The-Art Train
Philadelphia, PA, November 8, 2005--The craft of floor covering will now be taught in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility for the professionals of INSTALL Local 1823.
Dixie Shifts Some Production to Georgia
Atmore, AL, November 8, 2005--Approximately 60 employees of the Masland Carpet Atmore Division were laid off last week as part of restructuring by The Dixie Group to accommodate future growth of the company.