West Point Stevens Acquired for $703M
West Point, GA, June 27--West Point Stevens has been bought by American Real Estate Holding LP for $703 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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IICRC Approves New Resilient Floor Maintenance Tec
Vancouver, WA, June 27--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has begun development of a Resilient Floor Maintenance Technician (RFMT) course.
Workplace Index Survey Unveils Driving Forces Behi
Grand Rapids, MI, June 27--Steelcase unveiled the results of the second of its three-part Workplace Index Survey on the Nature of Work in 2005.
Tufenkian Carpets Relocates NYC Showroom
New York, June 27--Tufenkian Carpets has launched its first ever storefront New York City gallery located at 919 Third Avenue between 55th and 56th streets.
Alloc Signs New Distributor in Upper Midwest
Racine, WI, June 27-- Alloc, Inc. signed a new partnership with Tri-State Flooring, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Adams Named Macy Home Chairman
Cincinnati, OH, June 27--Federated Department Stores named Timothy M. Adams chairman of Macy's Home Store, replacing Eric Salus, who resigned the position to pursue other interests.
Pennsylvania Retailer Defies Odds in Small Town
Hallstead, PA, June 27--In the fall of 1986, workers here began cleaning out an old building on Main Street that had sat empty for at least five years.
Durable Goods Orders Jump 5.5%
Washington, DC, June 24—-Orders for durable goods in May increased 5.5%, according to the Commerce Department. It was the biggest increase since March 2004.
New Home Sales Up 2.1% in May
Washington, DC, June 24--New home sales rose 2.1% in May to a 1.298 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to the Commerce Department.
Macy's Home Store Chairman Resigns
Cincinnati, OH, June 24--Federated Department Stores on Thursday said Macy's Home Store division chairman Eric Salus is resigning and named Timothy M. Adams to take his place, effective July 25.