Kansas Firm Taps Natural Stone Market
Lawrence, KS, August 6--Lawrence businessman Larry Connell thinks he has found a rock-solid trend in the home building industry – granite, according to the Lawrence Journal-World.
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Burlington Gets More Time To Reorganization Votes
Greensboro, NC, August 6--Textile company Burlington Industries Inc. received more time to solicit votes in favor of a reorganization plan centered on its recently approved sale to W.L. Ross & Co. for $614 million.
Lowe's Opening Some Smaller Stores
Elkins, NC, Aug. 6--Darrell Poindexter was carrying an armful of plumbing supplies and shopping for more in a new Lowe's store in his rural hometown.
Home Depot Marketing Ad Chief Adds Merchandising D
Atlanta, GA, August 5--Home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc. on Monday named marketing chief John Costello to replace Jerry Edwards, who is retiring as executive vice president of merchandising.
New Wallboard Resists Moisture & Mold
Chicago, IL, Aug. 5--What is the biggest issue facing builders, remodelers and homeowners these days? More than likely, the answer has something to do with moisture or mold. And while it's certainly not a new issue, it is one that has the construction
Galbato Update
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 5--A consolidation of the top offices at Armstrong World Industries Inc. has left its number two man, Chan W. Galbato, the odd man out, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Travelers Wins Asbestos Ruling
New York, NY, Aug. 5--Insurer Travelers Property Casualty Corp. said on Friday it won a favorable ruling from a legal arbitration panel on asbestos claims by bankrupt ACandS Inc., which could save it from more than $1 billion dollars in payouts.
Nebraska Furniture Mart Expanding To Kansas City
Kansas City, KS, August 4-- In the midst of the Great Depression, Rose Blumkin, a Russian Jewish immigrant, borrowed $500 from her brother to open a little furniture store in the basement of a building in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, as reported in the Kansa
Home Depot May Buy UK Home Center Chain
London, England, Aug. 3--Deutsche Bank has reported that Home Depot Chairman, President and CEO Bob Nardelli has met recently with Kingfisher's head Gerry Murphy about acquiring the London-based home improvement retailer, according to a report in Atla
Hardwood Continues To Grow
Baltimore, MD, August 4--Hardwood has resurfaced as the trendiest thing to tread on in American homes, according to the Baltimore Sun.