Quick•Step Holds Self-Inspection Clinics for Retai
Thomasville, North Carolina, November 2, 2005 – Quick•Step recently sponsored self-inspection clinics for several floor covering dealers who are part of the company’s Presidential program.
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IFDA-New York Honors Designers for Sustainable Des
New York, NY, November 2, 2005--For their outstanding contributions toward sustainable design, six design-industry leaders will be honored by the New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) with induction into the organ
Ride Rugs Expands Customized Floor Rug and Counter
Salt Lake City, November 2, 2005--Ride Rugs USA has expanded its line of customized floor rugs and counter mats with powerful designs.
Fed Raises Rates for 12th Time
Washington, DC, November 2, 2005--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again Tuesday and signaled more to come.
NRF: Tax Reform Proposal Would Drive Up Consumer P
Washington, DC, November 2, 2005--Consumer prices for products ranging from clothing to gasoline could increase by nearly one-third under a proposal to tax imports included in a report submitted to Treasury Secretary John Snow today by the President’s Adv
Former Buddy's Carpet Owners Plead Innocent to
Cincinnati, OH, November 2, 2005--Two former owners of retailer Buddy's Carpet have pleaded innocent to charges that they purchased sham insurance policies to lower their income taxes.
Forbo Adhesives Buys Oregon Company
Durham, NC, November 2, 2005--Forbo Adhesives LLC has bought the assets of Industrial Adhesives Inc. for an undisclosed price, the company announced Tuesday.
Honeywell Sale of Nylon Carpet Fibers to Shaw Comp
Morris Township, NJ, November 1, 2005--Honeywell announced today that it completed the sale of its U.S. nylon carpet fibers business to Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Great Floors to Add a Washington Location
Olympia, WA, November 1, 2005--Great Floors plans to build a 50,300-square-foot store off Martin Way, according to a special-use permit filed with Thurston County Development Services, according to the Olympian.
Construction Spending Sets Record
Washington, D.C., November 1, 2005--Construction spending set another record in September as the building industry continued to enjoy boom times, according to the Associated Press.