Laticrete Celebrates 50 Years
Orlando, FL, May 31, 2006—Laticrete International celebrated its 50th anniversary as a producer of innovative tile and stone installation systems in grand style during Coverings 2006 in Orlando, Florida.
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Berry Floor & B&Q Get Favorable Patent Ruling
Waregem, Belgium, May 31, 2006--The London Patents County Court has recently ruled in favour of Berry Floor and its customer B&Q in the courtcase that Unilin had started back in 2002 in the UK for patent infringement.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, May 31, 2006--The International Council of Shopping Centers Retail Chain Store Sales Index declined by 1.0% in the week ended May 27.
Efforts on Asbestos Bill - continued
continued - “This indicates that the long-awaited and necessary solution to the asbestos-litigation crisis is still within our grasp this year,” reads a statement from the Asbestos Alliance that is attributed to National Association of Manufacturers Exe
Fire Damages Indiana Retailer
Martinsville, IN, May 31, 2006--Quick work by Martinsville firefighters saved most of the building housing the Dalton Carpet Depot business at 310 West Morgan St. Monday afternoon.
Tricycle to Host NeoCon Panel Discussion
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2006--Tricycle, Inc., has assembled a panel discussion for this year's NeoCon World's Trade Fair, featuring Pixar Animation Studios, LEED-CI founding chair Penny Bonda, and new carpet brand Nood Floorcovering.
CEO Economic Confidence Positive
San Diego, CA, May 31, 2006--Chief executives of small and mid-sized businesses say the overall U.S. economy continues to improve, but its torrid pace of growth will slow during the second half of 2006, according to the Vistage quarterly CEO survey, the V
ASID, Syracuse U. Release Guide for Design Grads
Washington, DC, May 31, 2006--the American Society of Interior Designers and the Center for Career Services at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., have released a new booklet, "Tips for Graduates Entering the Interior Design Profession: What Employers Ar
Sears Expands Website
Hoffman Estates, LI, May 31, 2006—Sears today announced significant enhancements to sears.com in response to wide-ranging research.
Costco’s 3Q Earnings Up
Issaquah, WA, May 31, 2006--Costco Wholesale Corp., reported third-quarter earnings that were up 12.3 percent, aided by higher sales and membership fees.