Wanke Cascade Exec Retires
Portland, OR, Oct. 30--Wanke Cascade Vice President of Sales and Marketing Craig Lampe has announced his retirement, effective November 1, after 33 years in the flooring industry.
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Suppliers Target Carpet Dealer
Cincinnati, OH, Oct. 30--In an uncommon move, three flooring companies have filed a petition to force Cincinnati-based Dalton GA Carpet Outlet into bankruptcy, seeking a Chapter 7 liquidation, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Martha Stewart Posts Quarterly Loss
New York, NY, Oct. 30--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia on Thursday posted a quarterly loss as its core brand took a hit from the legal travails of its founder, Martha Stewart.
US Hardwood Industry's Exports To China Growin
Shanghai, China, Oct. 29--U.S. hardwood sales to China are expected to increase "in the neighborhood of 25% to 30%" this year as the country's real estate boom continues.
Sherwin-Williams Net Income Rises
Cleveland, OH, Oct. 28--Sherwin-Williams Co. saw an 8.1% increase in net income in the latest third quarter, on a 5.4% rise in consolidated net sales.
Home Depot Sued Over Ad Slogan
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 29--Sunshine Ace Hardware, an old-time hardware chain in southwest Florida that has seen Home Depot open several stores in its back yard, isn't backing away from its fight with Big Orange.
Armstrong Seeks To Toss Bankruptcy Plan Objections
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 29--Two-thirds are down; the other third ought to go. So says Armstrong World Industries, as it deals with objections to its bankruptcy reorganization plan, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Dixie Reschedules Earnings Release
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 28--The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that it has rescheduled the date of its third quarter earnings release and analyst conference call.
Congoleum Finalizes Chap. 11 Plan
Mercerville, NJ, Oct. 27-Congoleum Corp. today announced that it has finalized documents relating to its pre-packaged Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
Forbo Reports Results through Third Quarter
Eglisau, Switzerland, Oct. 28--Forbo's business development picked up slightly in the third quarter.