U.K.'s Duralay on the Block
Lancashire, England, March 31—-The company which owns carpet underlay firm Duralay is on the market with a price tag of around £100m, according to the Manchester Evening News.
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Saks May Be Contemplating Spin-Off
New York, March 31--Shares of Saks Inc. soared nearly 8 percent Wednesday amid a published report that said the department store operator plans to keep its Saks Fifth Avenue division and is lining up buyers for its regional mid-price department store grou
New Company Offers Stair Tread & Mats Online
Cleveland, OH, March 31--A-Mezz Industrial Structures opened a new Internet retail business today to service property and hotel managers, small contractors and homeowners.
StonExpress Becomes StarNet Vendor
Decatur, GA, March 31--The StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative recently named STONEXPRESS Inc. as a vendor in the group’s growing network.
Judge Strikes Down Retiree Health Care Regulation
Philadelphia, PA, March 31—-A Federal judge Wednesday barred the government from allowing companies to provide younger retirees with better health care benefits than they give to older ones who qualify for Medicare.
Rugs with Teflon Move into the Kitchen
Atlanta, GA, March 31--Teflon, the brand associated with smart stain protection, is now available in kitchen rugs.
Lonseal's GreenAir Awarded Greenguard Certific
Atlanta, GA, March 31--The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to Lonseal's GreenAir resilient flooring.
Amir Aziz & Son/Benjamin Rug Return in AmericasMar
Atlanta, GA, March 31--Amir Aziz & Son returned to AmericasMart after a nine-year absence.
Personal Income Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, March 31--Personal income increased 0.3%, in February, according to the Commerce Department. Personal income fell a revised 2.5% in January. It was initially estimated as having dropped 2.3% in January.
No Change in Help-Wanted Ad Index
New York, NY, March 31--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America’s job market – was unchanged in February.