Cherokee Carpet Names Eaton CEO
Dalton, GA, November 30--Ann Eaton has been named president and CEO of Cherokee Carpet Industries in Dalton, Georgia.
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Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, November 30--Chain store retail sales were off 1.5 percent in the week ended November 27, compared with a 0.8 percent rise in the previous week, the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS said in a joint report.
Average Housing Prices Up 8.5% in October
Washington, D.C., November 30 -- The Federal Housing Finance Board reported today that the national average one-family house purchase price in October was up 8.5% from a year ago.
Bayer Shareholders Approve Lanxess Spin Off Plan
Leverkusen, Germany, November 30--At an extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday, the majority of shareholders in Bayer, the German chemicals and pharmaceuticals company, voted in favour of a spin-off of Lanxess.
Tarkett To Acquire Marley Floors
Frankenthal/Lenham, Germany, November 30--Tarkett AG has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Marley Floors from ETEX Group SA, Belgium.
NOFMA Names New Officers, Board Members
Memphis, TN, November 30—NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association elected John Clark, Cherrybark Flooring, Hazelhurst, Miss., to lead the Association as President for 2005.
Ed Koshgarian Killed in Auto Accident Outside His
Chicago, IL, November 29--An Evanston carpet store owner was struck and killed by a vehicle in front of his building while leaving work, officials said.
Unilin & Faus Announce Patent Agreement
Dalton, GA, November 29--Unilin and Faus have announced that the companies have entered into a patent co-operation agreement. Through this agreement, parties provide each other access to their respective rights on clic-systems, embossed-in-register and Jo
Carpetright Adds Concession Label
Rainham, England, November 29-- Carpetright has launched a concession brand to drive sales through Allders and other department stores.
Ohio’s Capitol Flooring Merges with Rite Rug
Cincinnati, OH, November 29-- Capitol Flooring of Carthage has completed its merger with Columbus-based Rite Rug Co. Inc., which was announced earlier this month.