Stoddard Closes its Doors
Kilmarnock, Scotland, February 22--Production at a historic Scottish carpet maker is to end after receivers conceded defeat yesterday in their attempts to find a buyer, according to the Guardian.
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Trade Commission of Spain Intros Design Guide
New York, NY, February 22--Touting Spain as a leader in global design, the Trade Commission of Spain introduced the Guide to Spanish Design & Interiors at an event in New York City.
Federated's 4Q EPS Beats Expectations
Cincinnati, OH, February 22--Federated Department posted a quarterly profit at the high end of its expectations despite a slow start to the holiday shopping season.
Chinese Timber Group Denies Smuggling Allegations
Beijing, China, February, 22--A Chinese timber distribution official on Tuesday rejected a report by overseas environmental groups that claims to expose the rampant smuggling of illegally-logged hardwood from Indonesia to China, according to Kyodo News.
FiberFloor Wins Woman's Day First HR Awards
Whitehall, PA, February 22--Tarkett Residential was named Best New Flooring by Woman’s Day Special Interest Publications’ Woman’s Day Home Remodeling & Makeovers in their first annual "Best New Product Awards."
Indonesian Police Arrest Illegal Loggers
Jakarta, Indonesia, February 22—-Police from the province of Papua have captured three suspects along with a barge full of smuggled timber in the Naramasa waters near Manokwari, according to the Jakarta Post.
Roppe Names Top Salesman, Distributor
Fostoria, OH, February 18--Roppe Corporation honored their top distributor and salesman at its 2004 Sales Awards and Dinner Banquet at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Cleveland Fed President Discounts Link of PPI to C
Milan, Italy, February 21--There is little direct link where a rise in producer prices leads to upward pressure on consumer prices, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Sandra Pianalto said on Monday.
Competition Increasing in Furniture Market
Muncie, IN, February 21--Veteran sellers of furniture can rattle off names of more than a dozen local competitors who have gone under in the past 20 years.
Michigan Retailer Focuses on Rugs
Flint, MI, February 21--Thousands of years ago, tents in the Middle East were decorated by finely crafted, hand-woven rugs. Now, area rugs are enjoying a resurgence as hard-surface floors are becoming more popular, according to the Flint Journal.