Domotex asia / ChinaFloor 2006 95% Booked
Shanghai, China, October 24, 2005--The flooring market has put a great deal of trust in the coming edition of Domotex asia / ChinaFloor (DACF) which will be held from March 28-30, 2006.
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Shaw Hard Surfaces Offering Debit Card Promotion
Dalton, GA, October 21, 2005 - The Hard Surfaces division of Shaw Industries has launched a debit card promotion, “Shaw Me the Money!,” for sales of selected hard surfaces products.
Weyerhaeuser 3Q Earnings Off 52%
Federal Way , WA, October 21, 2005-- Weyerhaeuser said Friday third-quarter profit plunged 52% amid difficult business conditions.
Stainmaster Brand Expands into Furniture
Atlanta, October 21, 2005--The Stainmaster brand, with more than 90% consumer awareness, is now available in a new line of furniture.
Indian Carpet Fair Concludes
Varanasi, India, October 21, 2005--India Carpet Export, which concluded on October 17, 2005, generated a business of over Rs 1 billion during its three-day exposition at Varanasi.
Report: Wal-Mart Continues to Dominate Top Retaile
Columbus, OH, October 21, 2005--Retail Forward in its annual release of The Top 200 Retailers Worldwide reports that Wal-Mart's growing international presence is cementing the company's position at the top of the list of the world's largest re
F. Schumacher & Company Restructures
New York, NY, October 21, 2005—Dale Williams has resigned as president of Waverly Lifestyle Group and has been succeeded by Dan Bonini.
Conference Board: Katrina and Rita Hurt Economy
New York, NY, October 21, 2005--Soaring energy prices and the enormity of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will have a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
NRF Urges President to Reject $200B Import Tax Pro
Washington, DC, October 21, 2005—The National Retail Federation today asked President Bush to reject a tax reform panel’s recommendation that would end the corporate tax deduction for imported goods, saying the move could cost consumers more than $200 bil
NAHB: Housing Poised To Recede From Peak Levels
Washington, DC, October 21, 2005--Frustrated that steadily increasing the federal funds rate in quarter-percentage-point increments hasn’t driven up the low long-term mortgage rates that have helped fire up the housing market in recent years.