Nardelli Encouraged By Home-Improvement Strength
Atlanta, GA, May 19--Home Depot Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said he remains "encouraged" about the strength in the home-improvement sector.
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Wools of New Zealand's 2005 Color Forecast Rel
Atlanta, GA, May 20--One of the services provided by Wools of New Zealand to its Brand partners is the presentation of an annual color forecast and trend collection for carpets.
Philadelphia Fed Reports Mixed View of Manufacturi
Philadelphia, May 20-- Philadelphia-area manufacturers faced mixed conditions in May, as overall activity grew at a slower pace and employment posted its best increase since the early 1970s.
Success A Puzzle for a Michigan Flooring Company
Holland, MI, May 20--Puzzles are known to give people headaches. Straining to visualize the final picture, people spend hours fitting the pieces, according to the Holland Sentinel.
New Laminates Launched by Armstrong
Lancaster, PA., May 20 -- Armstrong Flooring’s 2004 spring laminate launch promises to drive consumer demand at multiple price points with dramatic, new designs and two new collections.
Elegant Carpet Mat Traps Moisture and Dirt
Cleveland, OH, May 20--Upscale restaurants, hotels, hospitals and office buildings will be pleased to have an alternative choice to the old standard rectangular walk-off mat.
Greenspan Nominated to Another Term
Washington, DC, May 19--President Bush, ending any lingering uncertainty, nominated Alan Greenspan for another term as chairman of the Federal Reserve, a post he has held since 1987.
Forbo Names New Communications Head
Eglisau, Switzerland, May 19--Ursula Leonhard, Head of Corporate Communications at Forbo International SA since January 2000, has decided to leave the company effective May 31, 2004.
Martha Stewart's TV Show on 'Hiatus' A
New York, May 19--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, preparing for the possible imprisonment of its founder, will suspend programming of its daily syndicated television show after the conclusion of this season.
Armstrong Names Top Distributor for 2003
Lancaster, PA, May 18--Armstrong Flooring has named Cain & Bultman, Inc., of Jacksonville, FL its 2003 Distributor of the Year. It is the company’s fifth win in the past seven years.