Consumer Confidence Up in June
New York, NY, June 28--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in May, improved further in June.
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Lear to Close Some Plants
Southfield, MI, June 27—-Auto interior company Lear said Monday that will close some plants and combine others as it moves certain manufacturing operations to lower-cost countries to save money in the face of unfavorable conditions in the auto industry.
Workplace Index Survey Unveils Driving Forces Behi
Grand Rapids, MI, June 27--Steelcase unveiled the results of the second of its three-part Workplace Index Survey on the Nature of Work in 2005.
West Point Stevens Acquired for $703M
West Point, GA, June 27--West Point Stevens has been bought by American Real Estate Holding LP for $703 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
IICRC Approves New Resilient Floor Maintenance Tec
Vancouver, WA, June 27--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has begun development of a Resilient Floor Maintenance Technician (RFMT) course.
Tufenkian Carpets Relocates NYC Showroom
New York, June 27--Tufenkian Carpets has launched its first ever storefront New York City gallery located at 919 Third Avenue between 55th and 56th streets.
Alloc Signs New Distributor in Upper Midwest
Racine, WI, June 27-- Alloc, Inc. signed a new partnership with Tri-State Flooring, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Pennsylvania Retailer Defies Odds in Small Town
Hallstead, PA, June 27--In the fall of 1986, workers here began cleaning out an old building on Main Street that had sat empty for at least five years.
Adams Named Macy Home Chairman
Cincinnati, OH, June 27--Federated Department Stores named Timothy M. Adams chairman of Macy's Home Store, replacing Eric Salus, who resigned the position to pursue other interests.
Feltex COO Officer Will Also Leave
Wellington, New Zealand, June 24--Feltex Carpets Ltd.'s chief operating officer will depart the company following its second hefty profit downgrade since listing a year ago, the National Business Review reported Friday.