Bassett Buys Stake in Eight Retail Stores
Bassett, VA, June 3--Bassett Furniture said it is acquiring a controlling interest in eight Bassett Furniture Direct stores in the greater Dallas area.
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Jaipur Add Designs to Two Collections
Dalton, GA, June 3--Jaipur is adding numerous designs to its Atlantis and Jaimak Collections, further broadening its offering of exceptionally styled rugs. Both collections have a solid history of success with distinct designs and weaves that embrace Jaip
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Opening Charlotte Office
Charlotte, NC, June 3--Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. continues its expansion in the United States by announcing the opening of the Charlotte, North Carolina, area office.
Sphinx Adds More Special Shapes and Sizes to Line
Dalton, GA, June 3--Sphinx is adding rounds, squares, and over-sized rugs to some of their most popular collections as well as to recent introductions. Sphinx now offers more than 250 rounds, 90 Squares, and 300 mansion-sized area rugs.
Torlys Launches Laminate Line with Hand-Scraped Lo
Mississauga, Ontario, June 3—Torlys is introducing in Canada the new, unique Steps Eligna Country Surface line that brings the tradition of wood craftsmanship to high-quality laminate flooring.
Conduct of New Zealand’s Feltex May Be Investigate
Wellington, New Zealand, June 3--The Shareholders' Association has asked the Securities Commission to investigate whether New Zealand's Feltex Carpets Ltd.'s investors were appropriately informed about the troubled carpet maker's prospects
1Q Productivity Revised Up to 2.9%
Washington, DC, June 2--Productivity in the first quarter was revised up to reflect a 2.9 percent annual growth rate, according to the Labor Department.
Electric Aquagenics Launches Antimicrobial Cleanin
Lindon, UT, June 2--Electric Aquagenics Unlimited and its joint venture partner, American MoldGuard, have launched Zero Plus, Inc., a Safe Living Initiative incorporating EAU's Empowered Water as a new cleaning technology for carpet and living surface
ISM: Manufacturing Sector Losing Momentum in May
Tempe, AZ, June 2--Economc activity in the manufacturing sector grew in May for the 24th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 43rd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Bus
Retailers Report May Results
New York, June 2—-Some of the nation’s top retailers reported results for May. Wal-Mart confirmed that May sales rose 2.5 percent at its U.S. stores open at least a year, with demand for groceries making up for sluggish sales of summer merchandise.