Home Depot Names Senior VP
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 8--The Home Depot announced it has named Brad Shaw as senior vice president of Corporate Communications and External Affairs.
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Harpeth Capital Helps Finance McMinnville Sale
McMinnville, TN, Apr. 8--Brentwood-based Harpeth Capital has helped sell McMinnville Manufacturing to privately held Columbia Flooring of Danville, VA.
JCPenney Has Strong March Sales
Plano TX, Apr. 8--JC Penney Company reported today that comparable department store sales increased 11.4 percent for the five weeks ended April 3, 2004.
Costco March Sales Up
Issaquah, WA, Apr. 8--Costco Wholesale sales jumped 11 percent in March at stores open at least a year.
FieldTurf in Talks With Tarkett Group
Paris and Montreal, Apr. 8--FieldTurf Inc. and Tarkett are poised for an historic announcement. Talks between the two companies regarding a strategic alliance have resulted in a letter of intent, signed March 4, 2004.
Wal-Mart Sales Up
Bentonville, AR, Apr. 8--Wal-Mart reported March sales Thursday that came in at the high end of its earlier guidance, boosted by strong demand for Easter merchandise and clothes.
Georgia Lawmakers Take Stand on Shady Chinese Mar
Dalton, GA. Apr. 7--The Carpet & Rug Institute reported that the Georgia Congressional delegation is going to the mat for its carpet and rug makers.
CRI Meets With Chinese Officials
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--U.S. textile, retail and apparel manufacturing representatives, including the Carpet & Rug Institute, met with high level Chinese government officials.
Mohawk Adds to Latest Spiff
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--With “Mohawk Makes The Dream,” store owners can “Swing For Big Bucks.”
Mohawk Provides Flooring for A&E’s Dream House
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--Mohawk provided flooring for the Art and Entertainment Network’s “House of Dreams” reality show, which combines the suspense of elimination with the beauty of great home products.