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Americasmart Hands Out Promotions

Atlanta, GA, July 24--The Americasmart Atlanta management team’s sweeping customer service enhancement programs gain additional momentum and synergy with newly named officers and a new alignment of sales and leasing responsibilities

Burlington Reorganization Process Progresses

Greensboro, NC, July 22--Burlington Industries, Inc. announced today that it had received several proposals in connection with the sale process approved last May by the Court in its reorganization proceedings.

Bamboo--A Renewable Resource

Seattle, WA, July 23--Forget Diamonds: Bamboo is forever. Bainbridge Island's TimberGrass, which sells the stuff nationally, lauds the plant as "a structural building material in Asian cultures since the dawn of civilization."

According To Poll, Shoppers Less Likely To Buy Mar

New York, NY, July 23--Martha Stewart's customers are losing some of their appetite for her home decorating products as her trial on obstruction of justice charges draws nearer and her image comes under greater scrutiny, a poll released on Tuesday sho

Big Boxes Searching For Qualified Sales Help

Dallas, TX, July 23--Perhaps it's a reaction to the threat of terrorism. Or Martha Stewart's influence. Or the popularity of television shows such as "Trading Spaces" and "While You Were Out", according to the Dallas Morning News.

New York City Wins Asbestos Suit

New York, NY, July 22--The city can recoup $40 million in asbestos cleanup costs from a bankrupt building supply company, a federal bankruptcy judge has ordered, according to the New York Daily News.

Carpet Maintenance Key In Education Carpet Install

New York, NY, July 22--A clean, attractive, comfortable and quiet interior environment can enhance students' learning conditions. And carpet can be a key element in creating such environments, according to American School & University.

Pergo Down In First Half

Trellborg, Sweden, July, 21--Pergo AB said Monday that the net sales for the first half of the year amounted to SEK1.344 billion compared to SEK1.740 billion for the same period last year.

Thai Rug Maker Growing

Ban Phai, Thailand, July 21--Few people may be aware that some of the beautiful carpets seen at luxurious hotels in the United States, Europe or even Japan were actually handwoven by local residents in a small district in northeastern Thailand, according

Hand Woven Broadloom Like Tibetan Rug

Portland, OR, July 21--This is not just any Oriental rug. It's the first and only hand-knotted, wall-to-wall carpeting made from the finest Tibetan wool, according to the OregonLive.com.