Wisconsin Retailer Covers the Basics
Madison, WI, September 19, 2005 -- Tom Sergenian, president of Sergenian's Floor Coverings and grandson of the company founder, stands in the store's showroom.
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Retailers Help Katrina Victims
Pound Ridge, NY, September 19, 2005 -- When Mary Haynes of the Cheyenne, Wyoming retailer Carpet Works of Cheyenne saw the devastation that Katrina caused, she and her husband T.J. Decided to do something to help.
Valinge Demands Licensing Agreement with Barlinek
Viken, Sweden, September 19, 2005 -— It was reported by the Warsaw Business Journal that Valinge is demanding that floorboard producer Barlinek purchases a license for a glueless system of linking wooden flooring panels, while Barlinek argues that these c
Steelcase 2Q Earnings Up, Miss Estimates
Grand Rapids, MI, September 19, 2005 -- Steelcase reported quarterly profit that rose as price increases and sales growth helped to offset restructuring costs.
Study Finds Many Retailers Lacking in E-Mail Knowl
Atlanta, GA, September 19, 2005 -- While retailers clearly embrace the power of e-mail marketing, a Silverpop study finds many of them have yet to take full advantage of the technological power and creative potential offered by the medium.
Simply Floored Launches Shop-at-Home in Three Stat
Atlanta, GA, September 19--Simply Floored shop-at-home flooring company announced that it has launched its comprehensive in-home flooring service in three major metropolitan markets: Atlanta, Dallas / Fort Worth, and Tampa / St. Petersburg.
USGBC Supports School Building Initiatives for Cli
New York, NY, September 19, 2005 -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), The Turner Corporation and Haverford College, along with former President Clinton, announced a series of commitments aimed at transforming the way buildings in schools are design
Builders Give Congress Recommendations on Post-Kat
September 15, 2005 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today offered Congress several recommendations to address the immediate critical housing needs of Hurricane Katrina evacuees and the long-term reconstruction of housing infrastructure.
September Consumer Sentiment Falls
New York, NY, September 16, 2005-- The University of Michigan's preliminary index of consumer sentiment fell to 76.9 from 89.1 in August.
Pier 1 Expects Sales Increase in November
Fort Worth, TX, September 16, 2005--Pier 1 Imports said its sales would finally pick up in November after months of declines and the news helped push the struggling home retailer's shares up about 6 percent.