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Linwood, PA, August 15--Foamex International today announced several significant developments in its efforts to strengthen its balance sheet and enhance long term value while continuing normal business operations.
New York, NY, August 15--Chilewich has formed a Hotel & Restaurant Division to aggressively pursue the hospitality industry. Named to head sales for this segment of the business is Ryan Reitmeyer.
Troy, MI, August 15—-Auto interior supplier Collins & Aikman said a federal grand jury has subpoenaed its financial statements for 2000 to 2005 and accounting documents related to customer and supplier rebates.
Menomonee Falls, WI, August 12--Kohl's reported second quarter earnings of $187.2 million, or $0.54 per share, up from $146.9 million, or $0.43 per share, in the year-ago period.
Washington, DC, August 12--With oil prices surging again, prices of imports rose 1.1% in July, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Washington, DC, August 12-—Usually known as a transitional month for retail, July saw strong gains in retail sales as shoppers continued to supplement trips to the beach with visits to the stores.
Birmingham, England, August 12—-The UK's biggest specialist flooring company will open six stores in Northern Ireland this month, according to the Belfast Telegraph.
Kennesaw, GA, August 12--Roland Elbracht, president, Witex Flooring Inc. posted the following open letter to Witex and Laura Ashley distributors and Retailers on the Internet:
Lancaster, PA, August 12--New looks in laminate flooring from Armstrong are now available through additions to both the Pacific Height Strip and next-generation tile visuals for the Nature’s Gallery laminate collections.
Austell, GA, August 12--Edmund A. Stanczak, Jr. has been named president and CEO of Propex Fabrics Inc., effective August 16, 2005.