New Era: Ruling Leaves Armstrong Still 'Paraly
Lancaster, PA, March 2-- Armstrong World Industries, according to the Lancaster New Era, still will have to do business with one hand tied behind its back.
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Report: Mannington Doubling Capacity at Alabama Wo
Houston, TX, March 2, 2005—-Research from Industrialinfo.com indicates that Mannington Floors Inc., a business unit of privately-held Mannington Mills Inc.(Salem, N.J.), is increasing its hardwood flooring manufacturing capacity.
Mergers Drive Layoffs Up
New York, NY, March 2--Layoffs jumped 17 percent in February to 108,387, boosted by increased merger and acquisition activity, according to international outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.
Women Gaining Influence in Home Improvement Market
Las Vegas, March 2--A growing number of women are nailing down their influence in the world of home improvement, accounting for 35.8 percent of the total residential repair and remodeling purchases in 2004, a significant jump from 28.6 percent in 1995.
Hovnanian Acquires Cambridge Homes
Red Bank, NJ, March 1--Hovnanian Enterprises has acquired the assets of Cambridge Homes, a privately held Orlando homebuilder.
Chain Store Sales Up 1.5% Last Week
New York, NY, March 1—-Chain store sales increased by 1.5% in the week ended Feb. 26 compared to the week before, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index. In the prior week the index was off 0.1%.
Pergo in Arbitration With HW Industries
Trelleborg, Sweden, March 1—Pergo has begun arbitration proceedings with HW Industries GmbH & Co KG in a case that concerns the reciprocal claims submitted by both parties.
Carpet One’s New Store Design Program Increases Sa
Manchester, NH, March 1--Last February, Carpet One unveiled its comprehensive new store planning program, "Destination: Carpet One," designed to help its members create attractive, comfortable and functional retail environments.
Conference Board: Job Satisfaction Continues to F
New York, NY, March 1--Americans are growing increasingly unhappy with their jobs, The Conference Board reports today.
Manufacturing Slows in February
Tempe, AZ, March 1--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the 21st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 40th consecutive month.