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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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.’
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.
Carmel Carpets buys Turkey’s Atlas Carpets
Jerusalem, Israel, June 5, 2006--Carmel Holdings, the owner of carpet manufacturing company Carmel Carpets, has acquired 50.1% of Turkish carpet manufacturer Atlas Carpets Weaving Ind.
Haverty Furniture Sales Up in May
Atlanta, GA, June 5, 2006--Haverty Furniture reported sales for the month of May that increased 20.8% to $74.6 million, compared with $61.7 million in May 2005.
Asbestos Bill To Include 9/11, Storm Claims
Washington, DC, June 5, 2006--Until now it has been the elephant in the room during Senate debates about asbestos poisoning: What about the vast cloud of dust that blanketed New York City when the World Trade Center collapsed?
Supreme Court Dismisses Mohawk Case
Washington, DC, June 5, 2006--The Supreme Court dismissed a case on whether carpet and floor-covering maker Mohawk Industries Inc. can be sued under the federal anti-racketeering law for allegedly using outside recruiters to hire illegal workers.
Nafco by Tarkett Launches Six Luxury Vinyl Designs
Florence, AL, June 5, 2006--Nafco by Tarkett announced the introduction of six new designs, including marble, slate and wood visuals. Nafco's new products are now available to the consumer.