NWFA Announces 2005 Degree Recipients
St. Louis, MO, April 20--The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2005 Degree recipients during its convention in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Beige Book Sees Uneven Growth
Washington, DC, April 21--The economy is continuing to grow, but not all regions are experiencing good economic times, according to the Federal Reserve.
Renotex Wins ASCR’s Spivak Award
Millersville, MD, April 21--At its recent convention in Palm Springs, Calif., the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) recognized Renotex Corporation of New York, N.Y., with the Steven M. Spivak Award.
Asbestos Bill Backers Confident
Washington, DC, April 21—-Sponsors of the Senate asbestos bill have voiced confidence that the bill will attract enough support to advance to the Senate floor.
Linens 'n' Things Losses Widen in 1Q
Clinton, NJ, April 20--Linens 'n' Things Inc. reported a net loss in the first of $4.1 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with a loss of $1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier.
StonExpo & Marmomacc Announce Endorsement Agreemen
Dallas, TX, April 20--Marmomacc, the world's largest exhibition in the natural stone industry, and StonExpo, the leading North American exhibition for the stone industry, have entered into a mutual endorsement agreement.
New Consumer Bankruptcy Law Has a Surprise in Stor
Great Neck, NY, April 20--On April 14, the House of Representatives passed S.256, known as the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
Nourison to Open Showroom at Las Vegas Market Cent
Saddle Brook, NJ, April 20--Nourison will open a permanent showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center in 2007.
Honeywell 1Q Earnings Beat Expectations
Morris Township, NJ, April 20--Honeywell International Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that were better than expected, driven by strong performance across its operating segments.
House of Taylor Partners with Kathy Ireland
Los Angeles, April 21--House of Taylor Jewelry announced last week that it will partner with Kathy Ireland Worldwide, the design and marketing firm with over $1 billion in annual retail sales, to bring Fashion and Bridal Collections to market.