English Carpet Firm Reports Higher Sales
Kidderminster, UK, July 25--Carpet maker Victoria has defied difficult market conditions and yesterday shareholders were told trading remained strong across the group, as reported by IC Birmingham.
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Burlington Industries Disputes Holder's Object
Washington, DC, July 24--Textile company Burlington Industries Inc. is fighting an effort by a stockholder to investigate the company and its chief executive, saying the probe had "no valid purpose" and amounted to harassment, according to a Dow Jones rep
ASCR & Ronald McDonald House Form Partnership
Millersville, MD, July 25--Members of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) have launched a new program to donate their expertise in cleaning and restoring indoor environments to Ronald McDonald Houses.
Forbo's Sales Up
Eglisau, July 25—Forbo in the first half-year reported sales of CHF 791.8 million, an increase by 9.7% or 15.2% in local currencies over the previous year.
Flooring America's Fall Convention Will Be Hel
Manchester, NH, July 25--Flooring America announced it will hold its second convention of 2003 on September 8-12 at the Doral Eaglewood Resort in Chicago. Previous fall meetings for members have been conducted on a smaller scale at the regional conferenc
FiberMark To Lay Off 100
Brattleboro, VT, July 24--FiberMark Inc. announced Tuesday that it would lay off approximately 100 employees at its U.S. facilities, according to the Brattleboro Reformer.
Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor Sets 2004 Show Dates
Shanghai, China, July 24—Domotex Asia.ChinaFloor, Asia’s pre-eminent trade fair for floor coverings will again open its doors in Shanghai from 24 to 26 March 2004.
Liz Claiborne Signs Licensing Deals With Furniture
New York, NY, July 24--Liz Claiborne Inc. today announced that it has reached agreements in principle with Lexington Home Brands and Richloom Fabrics Group to design and manufacture products for the Liz Claiborne Home Collection.
Iran's 12th Carpet Exhibition To Be Held In Au
Tehran, Iran, July 24--Managing Director of Joint Stock Carpet Company, Mohammad-Ali Karimi said here on Tuesday that the 12th specialized carpet exhibition will be held in Tehran's international permanent fair grounds from August 23-29.
Americasmart Hands Out Promotions
Atlanta, GA, July 24--The Americasmart Atlanta management team’s sweeping customer service enhancement programs gain additional momentum and synergy with newly named officers and a new alignment of sales and leasing responsibilities