Chico Batavia Dead at 61
Chico Batavia, a respected member of the flooring community, died on May 15th, at the age of 61. He spent many years at Allied Fibers before starting his own firm, CB Consulting.
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RSS Spending Soars Despite Low Adoption Rates
New York, NY, May 18 2006--JupiterResearch finds that 63 percent of large companies plan to syndicate content via Really Simple Syndication (RSS) by the end of 2006.
Leading Indicators Fall 0.1%
New York, NY, May 18, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.3 percent in April.
Home Depot to Repurchase More Shares
Atlanta, GA, May 18, 2006--Home Depot Inc., said its board approved the immediate repurchase of $2 billion in stock, as well as the expansion of its existing share-buyback program by an additional $2 billion.
Lumber Liquidators Offers Discount to NASCAR Viewe
Charlotte, NC, May 18, 2006--Lumber Liquidators, primary sponsor for Craftsman Truck Series points leader Todd Bodine, announced today that television viewers of Friday's Quaker State & Lube 200 will have the opportunity to receive a 5% discount on ha
93% Are Proud of a Shiny Floor
Denver, CO, May 18, 2006--According to a recent survey commissioned by Orange Glo International, a manufacturer of consumer cleaning products, 93 percent of people consider clean and shiny floors a source of pride in their homes.
Faus Group Founder Andres Faus, Dead at 68
Calhoun, GA, May 18, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced today that Andres Faus, founder of Faus Group and chairman of the board of directors until December 2005, passed away May 16 in Gandia, Valencia, Spain.
Bernanke Says Housing Market Cooling
Chicago, IL, May 18, 2006--It is "pretty clear" that the U.S. housing market is cooling off but it looks poised for a soft landing given overall strength in the economy, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Thursday.
Dowling to Retire as StarNet President & CEO
Ridgefield, CT, May 18, 2006--At StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative’s annual meeting in Bal Harbour, Florida, Lori Dowling, president and CEO, announced her plans to retire in April 2007.
StonExpo Adds Eastern Show
Dallas, TX, May 18, 2006--Hanley Wood Exhibitions has launched StonExpo East, in response to a need the stone industry has voiced for a western and eastern event.