Steelcase CEO Sees More Spending On Employee Work
Chicago, IL, June 18--Hit hard by the U.S. economic recession, Steelcase Inc., (SCS), the world's largest provider of office furniture, office design and related services, is on the road to recovery.
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U.S. Home Systems Cuts Profit Guidance
Dallas, TX, June 18--U.S. Home Systems Inc. which designs and sells home improvement products, on Friday lowered its quarterly profit forecast in part because of higher lumber costs.
Pergo Listed on Attract40 Segment of Stockholm Exc
Trelleborg, Sweden, June 17--Pergo shares will be listed on the Attract40-segment at Stockholm Exchange (Stockholmsbörsen) starting July 1st 2004.
Raymond James Maintains Mohawk’s Rating
New York, NY, June 17--Analyst Sam Darkatsh of Raymond James maintains his "market perform" rating on Mohawk Industries.
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Field Named for Rog
Greenville, SC, June. 17--In an honor nearly 50 years in the making, the airfield at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport was named Roger Milliken Field on Tuesday morning.
Linens 'n Things Names New President & COO
Clifton, NJ, June 17--Linens 'n Things, Inc., one of the leading, national large format retailers of home textiles, housewares and home accessories, today announced the hiring of Jack E. Moore, Jr., as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Mohawk to Build New Facilities in Georgia - Update
Calhoun, GA, June 18---Mohawk Industries said Thursday it will invest $33 million in two new assembly and distribution centers in Calhoun, Ga. Mohawk’s corporate headquarters are located in Calhoun as are many of the company’s assets.
Lowe's Reports No Signs of Softening Business
Mooresville, NC, June 17--Lowe's Cos. executives on Wednesday again played down concerns that the home-improvement retailer's business will be hit hard as interest rates rise.
Tandus Announces First Quarter Earnings
Dalton, GA, June 17--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., and subsidiaries, announced its financial results for the first quarter (13 weeks) ended May 1, 2004.
Producer Prices Jump in May
Washington, DC, June 17--Wholesale prices climbed at the fastest pace in 14 months in May as food prices accelerated, indicating the global economic recovery is fueling inflation.