List of CRI Seal of Approval Products Grows
Dalton, GA, September 18, 2006--A new pre-spray is the latest product to earn the designation as a CRI Seal of Approval certified cleaning product.
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CCA Honors Two Property Managers for Energy Saving
Alexandria, VA, September 18, 2006--Commercial Carpets of America (CCA) last month honored two property management companies for their energy saving achievements by presenting them with an award for participation in the Environmental Impact and Reclamati
NALFA Enters Its Tenth Year
Sept. 6, 2006- As the laminate flooring industry continues to expand and forecasts are calling for a 100 percent increase in the demand for laminate flooring from the reported 920 million in 2004 to 1.85 billion by 2009, the need for quality control in th
Green Bay Retailer Expands
Neenah, WI, September 15, 2006--Flooring and interiors retailer H.J. Martin & Son opened its first retail store outside of the Green Bay area today, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Feltex Annual Results Delayed
Auckland, New Zealand, September 13, 2006--The New Zealand Stock Exchange has allowed Feltex to delay the release of its annual results until next Monday.
Sears Unveils Fall Ad Campaign
Hoffman Estates, IL, September 13, 2006--Sears will differentiate itself from other retailers this fall by launching new television advertising featuring customers talking candidly about real experiences and real purchases they have made at Sears.
Chicago Mayor Vetoes Big-Box Wage Ordinance
Chicago, IL, September 11, 2006--Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on Monday vetoed a "living wage" ordinance that would require large retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target to pay escalating hourly pay and benefits.
Canadian Capacity Utilization Declines
Ottawa, Ontario, September 11, 2006--Canadian industries cut back their production capacity use in the second quarter to 85.5 percent.
Federated Sells 63 Stores
Washington, DC, September 8, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc., sold or agreed to sell 63 stores as of Thursday, according to its quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Laticrete’s Rothberg Elected to CTDA Hall of Fame
Bethany CT, September 8, 2006--Laticrete International founder and chairman emeritus, Dr. Henry M. Rothberg, will be inducted into the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) Hall of Fame.