New Zealand Retailer in Receivership
Auckland, New Zealand, October 24, 2005—A retail flooring chain has gone under, but customers who have paid for materials are being promised their orders will be filled.
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Spector: Asbestos Bill to See Senate Vote Early Ne
Washington, DC, October 24, 2005--Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has pledged to bring a $140 billion asbestos trust fund bill to a vote early next year, one of the legislation's sponsors, Sen. Arlen Specter, said on Friday.
Nature Stone Franchise Opens in D.C.
Bedford, OH, October 25--Nature Stone founder and owner Russ Masetta today announced the opening of a Washington, D.C. franchise for its popular stone and epoxy flooring, its first in a major United States metropolitan area.
Canadian Housing Starts Beginning to Ease
Toronto, Ontario, October 24, 2005--Canadian new home construction is easing off this year and will continue the trend in 2006, due to increased competition from the existing home market and rising mortgage carrying costs.
Shaw Hard Surfaces Offering Debit Card Promotion
Dalton, GA, October 21, 2005 - The Hard Surfaces division of Shaw Industries has launched a debit card promotion, “Shaw Me the Money!,” for sales of selected hard surfaces products.
Weyerhaeuser 3Q Earnings Off 52%
Federal Way , WA, October 21, 2005-- Weyerhaeuser said Friday third-quarter profit plunged 52% amid difficult business conditions.
Stainmaster Brand Expands into Furniture
Atlanta, October 21, 2005--The Stainmaster brand, with more than 90% consumer awareness, is now available in a new line of furniture.
Indian Carpet Fair Concludes
Varanasi, India, October 21, 2005--India Carpet Export, which concluded on October 17, 2005, generated a business of over Rs 1 billion during its three-day exposition at Varanasi.
Report: Wal-Mart Continues to Dominate Top Retaile
Columbus, OH, October 21, 2005--Retail Forward in its annual release of The Top 200 Retailers Worldwide reports that Wal-Mart's growing international presence is cementing the company's position at the top of the list of the world's largest re
F. Schumacher & Company Restructures
New York, NY, October 21, 2005—Dale Williams has resigned as president of Waverly Lifestyle Group and has been succeeded by Dan Bonini.