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Linwood, PA, September 21, 2005--Foamex said it has received approval from the Bankruptcy Court for the company's "first day" motions that will enable its operations to proceed smoothly and without interruption throughout its reorganization case.
Hazleton, PA, September 21, 2005--Effective November 1, 2005, Forbo Flooring North America will have a 3-5% price increase on all products and sundry items. The increase was brought on by an increase in production costs, transportation costs and fuel cost
Dallas, TX, September 21, 2005--Surfaces 2006, which takes place January 31 – February 3, is already on pace to be the biggest event to date.
Washington, DC, September 21, 2005--On the heels of the strongest holiday season in five years, retailers can expect moderate holiday sales growth this year.
Cincinnati, OH, September 21, 2005--Federated Department Stores said it is planning to cut up to 6,200 jobs beginning next year and change all 62 Marshall Field's stores to the Macy's name.
Buffalo Grove, IL, September 21, 2005 – Georges Selvais, co-founder and General Manager of WarmlyYours, was honored at a recent dinner held in Chicago in recognition of his 10 years of contributions to the advancement of floor warming technologies.
Washington, DC, September 21--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, saying Hurricane Katrina could fuel inflationary pressures but does not pose a persistent threat to the economy.
Washington, DC, September 20, 2005--Home builder optimism in the market for new single-family homes remains in a positive zone this month, albeit with some further erosion from the cyclical high in June, according to the National Association of Home Build
Dalton, GA, September 20, 2005--The “Mohawk Rewards Plus” promotion program is a favorite among retail salespeople for a number of reasons. And Mohawk’s plans for the last quarter of 2005 are likely to make it even more popular.
New York, NY, September 20, 2005--Chain store retail sales dropped significantly in the latest week, as a result of high gasoline prices, ripple effects of Hurricane Katrina and increased consumer concern about the future of the economy, a retail report s