Retailers Help Katrina Victims
Pound Ridge, NY, September 19, 2005 -- When Mary Haynes of the Cheyenne, Wyoming retailer Carpet Works of Cheyenne saw the devastation that Katrina caused, she and her husband T.J. Decided to do something to help.
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Steelcase 2Q Earnings Up, Miss Estimates
Grand Rapids, MI, September 19, 2005 -- Steelcase reported quarterly profit that rose as price increases and sales growth helped to offset restructuring costs.
Study Finds Many Retailers Lacking in E-Mail Knowl
Atlanta, GA, September 19, 2005 -- While retailers clearly embrace the power of e-mail marketing, a Silverpop study finds many of them have yet to take full advantage of the technological power and creative potential offered by the medium.
Simply Floored Launches Shop-at-Home in Three Stat
Atlanta, GA, September 19--Simply Floored shop-at-home flooring company announced that it has launched its comprehensive in-home flooring service in three major metropolitan markets: Atlanta, Dallas / Fort Worth, and Tampa / St. Petersburg.
Birnbach Named Capel President & CEO
Troy, NC, September 19, 2005 -- Capel Incorporated, manufacturer and importer of area rugs since 1917, announced today that Eric Birnbach has joined the company as president and chief executive officer of Capel, Inc.
Cavalier to Build 2,000 Homes for FEMA Disaster
Addison, AL, September 19, 2005 -- Cavalier Homes, Inc. it has entered into an agreement with Georgia-based Circle B Enterprises, Inc. to build homes for delivery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of that agency's disaster reli
USGBC Supports School Building Initiatives for Cli
New York, NY, September 19, 2005 -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), The Turner Corporation and Haverford College, along with former President Clinton, announced a series of commitments aimed at transforming the way buildings in schools are design
Linens N Things Ponders Sale
Clifton, NJ, September 16, 2005--Shares of Linens N Things rose to a new 52-week high Wednesday on news that the company may put itself on the market.
Dow Chemical to Seek Price Hikes Across the Board
Midland, MI, September 16, 2005--Dow Chemical said it would seek price increases across its entire portfolio of chemical and plastic products to offset the impact of rising energy prices.
Pier 1 Expects Sales Increase in November
Fort Worth, TX, September 16, 2005--Pier 1 Imports said its sales would finally pick up in November after months of declines and the news helped push the struggling home retailer's shares up about 6 percent.