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Washington, DC, July 10--Eleven companies that are negotiating some of the largest potential asbestos-exposure payouts to victims, would pay $15 billion less under an alternative plan in Congress to create a trust fund, according to a study by some victim
Manchester, NH, July 10--Vinnie Virga has joined Flooring America as its Senior Vice President, a newly created position.
Marietta, GA, July 10--FloorExpo has announced the formation of Multi-Family Solutions, a brand which will be utilized under the FloorExpo umbrella to specifically target the multi family flooring market through a new division.
Boston, MA, July 10--Looking to dominate the installed sales market, Lowe’s is rolling out a completely new strategy.
Charlotte, NC, July 8--Lehman Brothers Inc. said Lowe's Cos.' same-store sales have accelerated over the past several weeks, prompting the firm to boost its earnings forecasts for the second quarter, 2003 and 2004.
New York, NY, July 9--How much would you pay to slurp Coca-Cola with Warren Buffett (News), the world's second-richest man and arguably its most famous investor?
Washington, DC, July 8--Consumers increased their debt balances in May, charging more to credit cards and automobile loans, the Federal Reserve said.
Kannapolis, NC, July 8--The story sounds straightforward enough: Broome & Wellington, a British textile firm, seeks to buy beleaguered Pillowtex Corp. for more than $350 million to expand its U.S. operations, as reported in the Charlotte Observer.
Yulee, FL, July 8--An Argentine company that makes ceramic and porcelain tiles may be bringing 170 jobs to Yulee when it begins manufacturing services there, according to the Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville.
Atlanta, GA, July 8--Home Depot Inc. is banking on becoming the "handyman" for homeowners and professional builders...