Osborn Named President of Macy's Home Store
Cincinnati, OH, July 27--Federated Department Stores has named Michael J. Osborn president and chief operating officer of its Macy's Home Store division, effective Aug. 8.
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Oriental Weavers Names Baker Western Sales Region
Dalton, GA, July 27--Sphinx by Oriental Weavers recently promoted William (Bill) Baker to the position of western sales region manager.
Mobile Home Builder Fleetwood Sees Stronger Sales
Riverside, CA, July 27--Fleetwood Enterprises plans to double its mobile-home manufacturing space in the Inland Empire by leasing a 96,550-square-foot factory on 13 1/2 acres in Perris.
Retail CEOs Urge Passage of DR-CAFTA
Washington, DC, July 27-- Thirty members of the National Retail Board of Directors today urged the House to pass legislation implementing the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Taiga Named Supra Distributor in Canada
Toronto, ON, July 27--Supra Floors Inc., a manufacturer of innovative flooring products, has appointed Taiga Forest Products Ltd. of Burnaby B.C. exclusive distributor in Canada of its Subflor Advance and Subflor Supreme flooring for concrete.
College Licenses 'Safe' PVC Technology
Williamsburg, VA, July 28--Technology developed at the College of William and Mary, designed to reduce environmental hazards associated with PVC, is a step closer to the market, as a leading U.S. corporation has signed a license to commercialize a class o
Centex 1Q Earnings Up 32%
Dallas TX, July 27--Home builder Centex reported first quarter earnings that rose 32 percent, driven in part by an increase in home closings and selling prices, and it raised its full-year outlook.
Durable Goods Orders Up 1.4% Beat Estimates
Washington, DC, July 27—-Orders for durable goods increased 1.4% in June, according to the Commerce Department, the third straight strong monthly increase.
Manufacturing Job Growth Slowed in July, Key Vacan
Alexandria, VA, July 26--Although employment growth was slower for manufacturing firms this month than last, employers are have more difficulty finding skilled applicants to fill key positions.
Consumer Confidence Dips In July
New York, NY, July 26--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in June, dipped in July.