Wal-Mart Sales Up
Bentonville, AR, Apr. 8--Wal-Mart reported March sales Thursday that came in at the high end of its earlier guidance, boosted by strong demand for Easter merchandise and clothes.
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FieldTurf in Talks With Tarkett Group
Paris and Montreal, Apr. 8--FieldTurf Inc. and Tarkett are poised for an historic announcement. Talks between the two companies regarding a strategic alliance have resulted in a letter of intent, signed March 4, 2004.
Georgia Lawmakers Take Stand on Shady Chinese Mar
Dalton, GA. Apr. 7--The Carpet & Rug Institute reported that the Georgia Congressional delegation is going to the mat for its carpet and rug makers.
CRI Meets With Chinese Officials
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--U.S. textile, retail and apparel manufacturing representatives, including the Carpet & Rug Institute, met with high level Chinese government officials.
Home Solutions of America Signs Letter of Intent t
Houston, TX, Apr. 7--Home Solutions of America, Inc., a niche provider of specialty residential services, announced today it has signed a letter of intent to acquire a home warranty provider for $8.5 million.
Mohawk Adds to Latest Spiff
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--With “Mohawk Makes The Dream,” store owners can “Swing For Big Bucks.”
Mohawk Provides Flooring for A&E’s Dream House
Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--Mohawk provided flooring for the Art and Entertainment Network’s “House of Dreams” reality show, which combines the suspense of elimination with the beauty of great home products.
Brintons Unveils New Executive Offices & Branding
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 7--The American division of Brintons Carpets, the UK-based woven carpet producer, has just concluded its 2004 Sales and Marketing Conference near Atlanta, GA.
Raymond James Ups Lowe's To Strong Buy
Charlotte, NC, Apr. 7--Raymond James & Associates boosted its rating on Lowe's Cos. Inc. and increased first-quarter earnings guidance for both Lowe's and larger rival Home Depot Inc., citing signs that some of the retailers' major suppliers a
Office Vacancies Fell in First Quarter
New York, NY, Apr. 6--The nation's office-vacancy rate declined in the first quarter for the first time in more than three years.