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May-Federated Deal May Have Hit a Snag

New York, NY, February 2--Price is emerging as the primary sticking point as Federated Department Stores Inc. explores the possible acquisition of May Department Stores Co., the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

CRI Launches New Seal of Approval Program

Dalton, GA - November 17 - The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has launched a new Seal of Approval program designed to recognize superior carpet cleaning products that pass stringent tests administered by an independent, accredited laboratory.

Greenspan Warns of Further Oil Price Increases

New York, October 18--High oil prices have dampened economic growth and a further increase would risk "more serious negative consequences," Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday.

Pergo Offers Fall Sales Promotion on Pergo Select

Raleigh, NC, September 30-Pergo currently is offering a nationwide sales promotion designed exclusively for specialty retailers who sell Pergo Select. The program offers pricing and bonus incentives on pallet orders of this popular product line.

FloorExpo Names Turner VP

Atlanta, GA, September 20--FloorExpo announced the promotion of Kathy Turner to vice president of business development.

Delaware Offered $14 M to Keep Invista

Wilmington, DE, September 27--Delaware officials disclosed Friday that the state offered Invista $14 million in incentives to keep 350 high-paying jobs in the state, according to DelewareOnline.com.

Hanley Wood Launches Reinvention 2004 Symposium

Washington, September 23-- Residential Architect -- the only national magazine focusing exclusively on the residential architecture profession -- will host Reinvention 2004: The Next American House, in Los Angeles, December 6-8.

Frink Goes to Work at the Commerce Department

Pittsburgh, PA, September 23--Secretary of Commerce Donald L. Evans and Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services Al Frink, founder of the Santa Ana, California-based carpet mill Fabrica, met with the Bush Administration’s Manufacturing Council i