Michigan Retailer Started on the Ground Floor
Holland, MI, July 27--After spending his formative years on a dairy farm in Borculo, Ken Machiela headed to the big city, hoping to find a job.
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Armstrong Gets Approval for Land Sale
Lancaster, July 27---A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved Armstrong World Industries' agreement to sell surplus land to a Landisville company, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Congoleum’s Request for New Hearing Date Approved
Mercerville, NJ, July 26--Congoleum Corp. announced that the bankruptcy court approved Congoleum's request to reschedule its confirmation hearing from Sept. 9, 2004 to Oct. 5, 2004.
Summitville Tile Prepares for Comeback
Summitville, OH, July 27-- Summitville Tiles is prepared to leave bankruptcy court protection with orders from some big-name customers, according to the Vindicator.
June New Home Sales Off 0.8%
Washington, DC, July 27--Sales of new homes fell only slightly in June from the record sales pace set last month, the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.
Pulte 2Q Earnings Up 54%
Bloomfield Hills, MI, July 27--Pulte Homes Inc., the No. 2 U.S. home builder said its quarterly earnings rose 54 percent, as higher home prices helped offset increased raw material costs.
Study Finds Asbestos-Related Deaths Rising
Atlanta, GA, July 27--Asbestos deaths have increased 400%, while deaths related to silicosis have dropped 70%, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control.
Consumer Confidence Up Again in July
New York, July 27--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which increased sharply in June, posted further gains in July.
Existing-Homes Sales Up 2.1% in June
Washington, July 26--Sales of existing single-family homes set another record in June, with an improving economy and favorable affordability conditions helping to satisfy a strong market demand.
Martha May Serve Sentence Early
New York, July 26--Martha Stewart is thinking about voluntarily starting her five-month prison sentence while still appealing her conviction, her lawyer said Monday.