Unifi to Explore Potential Merger or Sale
Greensboro, NC, October 20, 2005--Unifi Inc. said it is exploring various options, including a potential merger or sale of the company and restructuring of its outstanding debt.
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Home Builders Continue OSHA Alliance to Improve Wo
Washington, DC, October 20, 2005--An ongoing working alliance between the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was cemented by way of a formal re-signing ceremony attended by leaders of
Sears Canada Reports 3Q Loss
Toronto, Ontario, October 20, 2005--Sears Canada reported a third-quarter loss, mainly because of pretax charges and staffing costs.
Federated Names Macy's Midwest Heads
Cincinnati, OH, October 19--Federated Department Stores named William P. McNamara chairman and chief executive of its Famous-Barr division, which will be renamed Macy's Midwest on Feb. 1.
Karastan Receives Home Magazine’s American Furnitu
High Point, NC, October 19, 2005--The Sumatra rug from Karastan is among 13 products being honored at Home Magazine’s Eleventh Annual American Furniture Awards.
Online Help-Wanted Index Off In September
New York, NY, October 19, 2005--The number of new online job ads declined to 2,038,500 in September, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.
Builder Confidence Returns to Pre-Katrina Levels
Washington, DC, October 19, 2005--Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rebounded by a couple of points in October to the same level at which it was gauged prior to hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Linens N Things 3Q Earnings Off
Clifton, NJ, October 19, 2005--Linens N Things posted third-quarter earnings that declined profit tumbled 94 percent on weak sales.
Old Mohawk Carpet Mill Buildings to be Demolished
Amsterdam, NY, October 19, 2005--Demolition companies are lining up for a chance to be involved in the cleanup of a former carpet mill site. And on Tuesday they got their first look.
WarmlyYours Intros Portable Floor Warming Demo
Buffalo Grove, IL, October 19, 2005--WarmlyYours, a leading manufacturer of radiant floor heating systems, has found another way to help contractors and remodelers demonstrate the comfort and luxury of radiant floor warming.