CRI Gets Sharper Image Ad Modified
Dalton, GA. July 6—The Carpet and Rug Institute has reported that Sharper Image is no longer running an advertisement for which implied that carpet continuously emits dangerous chemicals.
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Kansas City-Based Scott Rice Buys Image Flooring C
Kansas, City, MO, July 2--Scott Rice Office Works LLC bought Kansas City-based Image Flooring Concepts Inc. for an undisclosed amount, according to the Kansas City Business Journal.
Unemployment Rate Holds at 5.6%
Washington, DC, July 2--Employers hired workers at a lackluster pace for the first time in four months in June, surprising Wall Street.
Sears Getting Bigger as Sales are Still Shrinking
Hoffman Estates, IL, July 2—Sears is expanding for the first time in two decades with plans to buy as many as 61 new stores, but analysts said the deal will do little to address a nagging problem -- weak clothing sales.
Omnova Solutions Carpet Segment Employee Innovatio
Fairlawn OH, July 2--Omnova Solutions announced the recipients of its 2003 Technology Awards. This annual award program recognizes exemplary technology-based contributions by associates.
High Energy Prices Trickle Down Through the Econom
New York, NY, July 2--What do carpet, tires and paint have in common? They are just a few of the household items getting more expensive because of the high cost of oil and natural gas, important raw materials for these products and the source of energy ne
Carpet One to Host Elections for School Makeovers
Manchester, NH, July 2--School principals, teachers, parents and students across North America are gearing up for local "elections" to determine which lucky public elementary schools will receive complimentary library or media center makeovers.
Wool Test Certificates Forged
Wellington, New Zealand, July 2--A "ring" of frauds in Europe has been forging New Zealand wool testing certificates on carpet wools sold there.
Construction Completed on PTT PolyCanada Plant
Montreal, Quebec, July 2--PTT PolyCanada LP announced that the construction of the first world-scale polytrimethylene (PTT) polymer plant is completed and start-up is underway.
Online Service Lags at Big Firms
New York, NY, July 1--The number of online transactions is growing exponentially, but many big companies still aren't tuned in to how much the Internet can make or break customer perceptions of the business.