Foamex Seeks Exclusivity Period Extension
Linwood, PA, June 6, 2006--Foamex International Inc., has asked a federal judge to extend its exclusive right to develop a Chapter 11 reorganization plan.
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Companies More Charitable in 2005
New York, NY, June 6, 2006--Corporations gave 14 percent more to charities in 2005 from a year earlier, suggesting the growing importance of philanthropy to companies and their top executives, according to an annual survey released on Monday.
Chain Store Sales Edge Up Last Week
New York, June 6, 2006--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as warm weather spurred demand for seasonal items, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Congoleum Expands DuraCeramic Line
Mercerville, NJ, June 6, 2006--Congoleum has broadened its popular DuraCeramic product line with the addition of DuraCeramic Options which gives consumers unlimited opportunities to create custom floors and walls using this new product category.
Correction- U.K. Patent County Court Denies B&Q an
There has been a correction to a press release of last Thursday, June 1. Note the addition of the word "stay" in the first sentence of the first and second paragraphs.
Home Sales Settling, Appreciation Slowing
Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--The housing boom has ended but sales at historically healthy levels will continue, and price appreciation will return to normal patterns across much of the country, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Residential Green Building To $19-$38 Billion By 2
Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--Results of a McGraw-Hill Construction/National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey indicate that 2005 saw a 20 percent increase in the number of home builders producing green, environmentally responsible homes.
Realtors, Bankers Object to Home Depot Loans
Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--Major trade groups representing realtors and community bankers sought to block Home Depot's recent plan to offer home-improvement loans on Monday.
Top 4% of Unique Searches Account for 50% of All W
San Diego, June 6, 2006--WebSideStory, today announced the results of a new study that suggests marketers can significantly improve their web site search results by focusing on the ‘popular top.’
Solutia Raises Price for Nylon Carpet Fibers
St. Louis, MO, June 6, 2006--Solutia Inc., announced today that it will increase the price on all nylon carpet fiber products by 5 to 7 percent for all shipments on or after July 5, 2006.