Ohio Retailer Expands, Consolidates
Franklin, OH, June 6--Buddy's Carpet and Flooring has replaced three Cincinnati-area stores with larger ones. It will also open an expansion location this week, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Omnova Solutions Finalizes Labor Contract
Fairlawn, OH, June 6--Omnova Solutions said that employees at its Mogadore, Ohio facility represented by the International Chemical Workers Council and its Local 419-C of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union have ratified a new contract with the c
Hovnanian Orders Up in May
Fairlawn, OH, June 6--Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. said the value of its contracts rose 34.3 percent in May from a year ago, while the number of net contracts rose nearly 17 percent as acquisitions and joint ventures helped offset a decline in C
Polish Ceramic Producer Goes Public
Warsaw, Poland, June 6--Poland's leading ceramic-tile producer, with 26 percent of the market, has released a new schedule for its public offer, according to which the firm will enter the bourse on June 24.
Solutia Union Vote Scheduled This Week
Pensacola, FL, June 6--About 700 Solutia employees will vote next Thursday and next Friday on whether to join the United Steelworkers of America or keep their plant union-free, according to the Pensacola News Journal.
AGC Calls US Cement Shortage Dire
Washington, D.C., June 6--The Associated General Contractors of America called on Commerce Secretary Gutierrez to intervene in the increasingly dire supply for cement in the U.S. before major economic disruptions occur.
Homeowners Choose Big Box Home Improvement Stores
Norwalk, CT, June 6--Today's homeowners overwhelmingly head to the home center when it comes to home improvement products, with 67 percent of homeowners opting for the big box for a broad range of products.
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.
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.