Initial Jobless Claims Rise
Washington, DC, Apr. 15--First-time claims for unemployment benefits rose more than forecast last week, one week after dropping to the lowest level in four years.
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Survey Gives Homeowners' Views on Contractors
Philadelphia, PA, Apr. 15--A survey released today by Opinion Research Corporation on behalf of the Scott Rags in a Box business reveals a love-hate relationship with the people we hire to renovate and repair our homes.
Shuttered Milliken Mill Sold
Robbins, NC, Apr. 15--The shuttered textile mill that once employed hundreds of northern Moore County workers has been sold. Jeff Schwarz and Robert Burr of Asheboro bought the 286,000-square-foot plant, formerly operated by Milliken & Co.
Federated in Talks to Buy Marshall Fields
New York, NY, Apr. 15--Federated Department Stores Inc. the parent of Macy's and Bloomingdale's, said on Wednesday it was in talks to acquire Marshall Field's department stores from Target Corp.
Unifi Discontinues China Joint Venture Talks
Greensboro, NC, Apr. 14--Unifi, Inc. announced today that it has ceased joint venture discussions with the Guangdong Kaiping Polyester Enterprises Group and Guangdong Kaiping Chunhui Co., Ltd. in Kaiping, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Morelock Flooring Partners with Two Distributors
Bend, OR, Apr. 14--Morelock Flooring, a division of Millstone Industries, LLC, announced Tuesday its new partnership agreements with Hardwood Flooring Distributors (HFD) Goodfellow and FSC Flooring Distributors.
Consumer Prices Rise
Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Higher energy prices boosted overall U.S. consumer prices, but even excluding volatile food and energy costs consumer prices rose sharply.
Three Tandus Brands Win Antron Awards
Dalton, GA, Apr. 14--Each of Tandus' three floorcoverings brands--C&A Floorcoverings, Crossley Carpet Mills and Monterey Carpets--were honored March 25 in the 21st annual Antron Design Award competition.
Carpet Barn Named Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the
Dalton, GA, Apr. 14--Mohawk Industries has selected The Carpet Barn, headquartered in Pine Bluff, AR, as its Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the Year for 2004.
Asbestos Bill to Get Senate Vote
Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Though even its backers admit its chances of passage remain slim, U.S. Senate Republican leaders intend to bring an insurer-backed asbestos bill to the floor the week of April 19.