FiberMark To Lay Off 100
Brattleboro, VT, July 24--FiberMark Inc. announced Tuesday that it would lay off approximately 100 employees at its U.S. facilities, according to the Brattleboro Reformer.
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Iran's 12th Carpet Exhibition To Be Held In Au
Tehran, Iran, July 24--Managing Director of Joint Stock Carpet Company, Mohammad-Ali Karimi said here on Tuesday that the 12th specialized carpet exhibition will be held in Tehran's international permanent fair grounds from August 23-29.
Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor Sets 2004 Show Dates
Shanghai, China, July 24—Domotex Asia.ChinaFloor, Asia’s pre-eminent trade fair for floor coverings will again open its doors in Shanghai from 24 to 26 March 2004.
Liz Claiborne Signs Licensing Deals With Furniture
New York, NY, July 24--Liz Claiborne Inc. today announced that it has reached agreements in principle with Lexington Home Brands and Richloom Fabrics Group to design and manufacture products for the Liz Claiborne Home Collection.
Americasmart Hands Out Promotions
Atlanta, GA, July 24--The Americasmart Atlanta management team’s sweeping customer service enhancement programs gain additional momentum and synergy with newly named officers and a new alignment of sales and leasing responsibilities
According To Poll, Shoppers Less Likely To Buy Mar
New York, NY, July 23--Martha Stewart's customers are losing some of their appetite for her home decorating products as her trial on obstruction of justice charges draws nearer and her image comes under greater scrutiny, a poll released on Tuesday sho
Big Boxes Searching For Qualified Sales Help
Dallas, TX, July 23--Perhaps it's a reaction to the threat of terrorism. Or Martha Stewart's influence. Or the popularity of television shows such as "Trading Spaces" and "While You Were Out", according to the Dallas Morning News.
Burlington Reorganization Process Progresses
Greensboro, NC, July 22--Burlington Industries, Inc. announced today that it had received several proposals in connection with the sale process approved last May by the Court in its reorganization proceedings.
Bamboo--A Renewable Resource
Seattle, WA, July 23--Forget Diamonds: Bamboo is forever. Bainbridge Island's TimberGrass, which sells the stuff nationally, lauds the plant as "a structural building material in Asian cultures since the dawn of civilization."
Carpet Maintenance Key In Education Carpet Install
New York, NY, July 22--A clean, attractive, comfortable and quiet interior environment can enhance students' learning conditions. And carpet can be a key element in creating such environments, according to American School & University.