Elgin Butler to Acquire Lone Star Ceramics
Dallas, TX, July 24, 2007--Lone Star Ceramics will be acquired by the Elgin Butler Co. of Elgin, Texas.
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Chain Store Sales Off 0.2% Last Week
New York, NY, July 24, 2007--Chain-store sales slid 0.2% for the week ended July 21, compared with the week earlier, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Center and UBS Securities.
Beazer Says SEC Inquiry Now Formal
New York, NY, July 24, 2007--Beazer Homes USA said the Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting a formal investigation into the company.
AmericasMart Announces Annual ROY Awards
Atlanta, GA, July 24, 2007--The 14th annual Retailer of the Year Awards were presented at the July Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
Shaw Launches Summer Consumer Media Tour
Dalton, GA, July 24, 2007- With a message centered on Shaw’s commitment to style, design and eco-friendly product offerings, Shaw has embarked on a summer media tour, visiting home editors at top consumer publishing corporations.
Kansas Stone Mountain Goes Floor Trader
Wichita, KS, July 24, 2007--The Stone Mountain Carpet Outlet in Wichita will close August 20 for a major remodel.
Shaw Living Leaves High Point
Dalton. GA, July 20, 2007-- Shaw Living has closed its showroom in High Point, N.C., effective this month, according to trade publication HFD.
Tandus to Survey Customers on Environmental Issues
Dalton, GA, July 20, 2007—Tandus is encouraging its customers to voice their opinions about the environmental issues that matter the most to them.
Morgan Keegan Raises Mohawk Estimates
New York, NY, July 23, 2006-- Analysts at Morgan Keegan maintain their "outperform" rating on Mohawk Industries, while raising their estimates for the company.
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty in Building 19 Scheme
Brockton, MA, July 23, 2007--One of five men charged in what authorities said was an elaborate, decade-long scheme to steal more than $4 million from Building 19 stores pleaded guilty on Friday.