Belgium’s Associated Weavers to Post 1st Half Loss
Ronse, Belgium, May 27--Associated Weavers International, leading producer of tufted and woven carpet, will not be able to conclude the first half of 2005 with a profit.
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Consumer Sentiment Up
Ann Arbor, MI, May 27--Consumer sentiment, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, rose in late May.
Home Depot Shareholders OK Severance Plan
Atlanta, GA, May 27--Shareholders of Home Depot approved a proposal Thursday that requires the company to get shareholder permission to give departing executives severance packages over a certain amount.
Torlys Launches Laminate Line in Canada
Mississauga, Ontario, May 27—-Torlys has launched in Canada enhancements to its Steps Perspective4 line of floors and two new, innovative lines of Steps Laminate floors with a first-in-the-world Natural Authentic surface that creates an unparalleled appea
Eliane Introduces Assiria Series
Carrollton, TX, May 27--With ornamental designs and classic marble shading, Eliane – a top firm specializing in the production of porcelain and ceramic tile - is introducing its ceramic Assiria Series as a timeless floor and wall design element.
Asbestos Bill Expected to be Sent to Full Senate T
Washington, DC, May 26--Sponsors of the asbestos bill that would create a $140 billion compensation fund said on Thursday they aimed to clear the bill out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and send it to the full Senate within hours.
Q1 GDP Revised Up to 3.5%
Washington, DC, May 26--The economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate in the first quarter, up from the 3.1% rate estimated a month ago, according to the Commerce Department.
Home Depot Boosts Buyback to $10B
Atlanta, GA, May 26--Home Depot said it has expanded its share-repurchase program by $1 billion to a total of $10 billion.
Bill Clinton A Carpetmaker?
New Delhi, India, May 26--He is a former US president, statesman and a politician, but did you know that Bill Clinton knows a thing or two about carpet making?
Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged
New York, NY, May 26--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America's job market – was unchanged in April.