StarNet Adds New Member
Ridgefield, CT, May 6--Lori Dowling, president and CEO of StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative, announces the acceptance of G&W Commercial Flooring, Inc. in Seattle, WA, as a member.
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Martha Stewart Living Posts Larger Than Expected L
New York, NY, May 7--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. on Friday posted a larger than expected quarterly loss, hurt by an advertising drop-off at its media properties during its high-profile founder's criminal trial.
Congo to Resume Hardwood Exports to EU
Brazzaville, Congo, May 7--The Congo Republic is to resume exports of afrormosia hardwood to the European Union, officials said Friday, after the EU suspended imports for several months amid concerns that excessive lumbering would drive the trees to extin
Foamex Announces First Quarter Results
Linwood, PA, May 6--Foamex International Inc. today announced its 2004 first quarter results.
Armstrong to Increase VCT Prices
Lancaster, PA, May 5--Armstrong will initiate an average 5% price increase on its commercial vinyl composition tile (VCT) products, effective on June 1.
Retail Sales Retrench a Bit in April
New York, NY, May 6--After a strong spending pace the first three months of the year, consumers retrenched a bit in April, leaving many retailers with modest sales gains for the month.
Home Depot to Acquire Construction Supply Firm
Atlanta, GA, May 6--Home Depot announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire White Cap Construction Supply, Inc.
Home Depot CEO Says Rising Rates Won't Stall S
Atlanta, GA, May 6--Home Depot Inc. Chief Executive Robert Nardelli said on Wednesday he's not concerned that rising interest rates will hurt sales.
Documentary Probes Corporate Mentality
New York, NY, May 6--CEOs in handcuffs march across the screen. Bolivians riot in the streets to wrest control of their drinking water away from a business consortium. Cows with inflamed udders walk by, allegedly harmed by growth hormones.
Solutia's CEO to Retire at End of Month
St. Louis, MO, May 6--Solutia Inc. chief executive and chairman John C. Hunter will retire at the end of the month, and the chemical company said Wednesday it is making several changes in top leadership.