Home Depot Consolidates Divisions
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 21--The Home Depot, announced two executive appointments. Both appointments are effective immediately.
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Chemical Firms Brace For Higher Energy Costs
New York, Nov 20--U.S. chemicals companies are bracing for even higher energy costs after deadly bombings in Turkey drove up oil prices Thursday.
Shaw Living's Bill Gordon Dies
Dalton, GA, Nov. 21--Bill Gordon Jr., vice president of national accounts at Shaw Living, the rug and textiles division of Shaw Industries, died Sunday, Nov. 16. He was 41.
Lowe's To Sell Contractor Yard Stores
Mooresville, NC, Nov. 21--Lowe's Companies announced today it has entered into an agreement with The Strober Organization, based in Brooklyn, NY, to sell 26 commodity-focused locations operating under The Contractor Yard banner.
Report: Lowe's Better Value Than Home Depot
New York, NY, Nov. 20--Lowe's represents a more attractive value than Home Depot, according to a research report from Jefferies & Co.
Carpet One Continues Commitment To Children’s Lite
Manchester, NH, Nov. 21--Encouraging a child to read can help unlock an exciting world just waiting to be discovered inside the pages of a book.
U.K. Yarn Plant Closes
County Cork, UK, Nov. 21--The doors are set to close on Friday at a County Down yarn firm with the loss of nearly 200 jobs.
Max Petrich, Former Carousel Carpet Pres., Dies
Santa Rosa, CA, Nov. 19--Max Petrich, beloved husband of the late Lucy A. Petrich, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14 in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 76.
US Plastic Lumber Joins With Solutia In Partners f
Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 20--US Plastic Lumber Corp. announced that it has joined up with Solutia Inc. in Solutia's "Partners for Renewal" program.
Nebraska Furniture Firm Thriving In Spite Of The M
Omaha, NE, Nov. 20--The economy is still sluggish, your competitor, Nebraska Furniture Mart, is still the nation's biggest furniture store, and it's still owned by a company headed by one of the world's richest men.