New Flooring Fights Bacteria
Montpellier, France, Mar. 3--A new range of polyurethane resin-based floor systems that combines an antimicrobial layer has been launched.
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Costco's Earnings Up 25% in the 2nd Quarter
Issaquah, WA Mar. 2--Costco Wholesale Corp. said fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped 25%, as sales were boosted by stronger foreign currencies and the recently ended grocery strike in southern California.
Greenspan: Rates Must Rise At Some Point
Washington, Mar. 3--Interest rates are too low for long-term economic stability and will have to rise at some point, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said.
Hospitals to Boost Spending
New York, Mar. 3--Hospitals plan to boost capital spending by 14% annually over the next five years, a new survey shows, a move that could squeeze many hospital systems' already thin profits.
Research Firm: Brand Loyalty to Martha Stewart Imp
Dallas, TX, Mar. 3-- As Martha Stewart's well-publicized case goes to a jury, people may still be buying her paint, flooring and furniture, Martha Stewart Everyday towels and bedding and, Martha Stewart Living magazines.
Eureka Introduces “Easier To Use” Carpet Shampooer
Bloomington, IL, Mar. 3-- According to a recent survey, consumers aren't cleaning carpets as often as they'd like.
Colorado Hardware Merchant Says He Can Compete wit
Colorado Springs, CO, Mar. 3--Ace Hardware franchise owner Darek Barnes thinks he has found a niche where he can successfully compete with home improvement giant Home Depot Inc.
Unifi Cuts 2 Plants
Greensboro, NC, Mar. 3-- Unifi is closing two plants, cutting back at another and eliminating nearly 400 jobs, or about 10 percent of its work force, to cut costs in response to the slump in the textile business.
Louisiana-Pacific Lowers 4th Quarter Earnings
Portland, OR, Mar. 2--Louisiana-Pacific Corp. said it lowered its fourth-quarter earnings because of a change to its legal reserves stemming from a recent adverse court ruling.
EU Launches Tariffs Against U.S.
Seattle, WA, Mar. 2--U.S. exporters began paying the price for a trade fight between the United States and European Union yesterday.