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St. Paul, MN, October 18--3M Co. reported profits in the third quarter that were up nearly 17 percent despite increasing raw material price pressure, but fell short of Wall Street earnings and sales expectations.
Washington, October 15-- The trade deficit, propelled by a steep foreign oil bill, surged in August to the second highest mark in history.
Philadelphia, PA, October 14--Craftsmen have been weaving carpets in Nepal for thousands of years. Humanitarian Stephanie Odegard is harnessing this traditional art with the aim of reforming the third world, according to the Daily Pennsylvanian.
Alexandria, Virginia – October 5 – Nearly eight months before the show, space reservations and sales for Coverings 2005 are on pace for a sold out show in Orlando next May.
Ogden, Utah, October 4---As times change, so does the nature of the retail business. In the 21st century, many of the most successful retailers have lived by the "bigger is better" mantra.
Atlanta, GA, October 1—CCA Global Partners yesterday presented the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) with a check for $120,000.
Eureka, California, September 30--A flooring industry delegation representing a dozen firms from the U.s.and Canada is headed to the fifth China International Floor Coverings & Carpet Fair in Beijing.
New York, September 29--May Department Stores Co. parent of Lord & Taylor and David's Bridal, named the executive team to head its newly acquired Marshall Field's business.
Charlotte, NC, September 28--Wellman, Inc has announced, that effective with October 25, 2004 shipments, it will increase the price of all polyester staple fiber products for the apparel, home furnishings, nonwovens, industrial, and fiberfill markets by 3
Pittsfield, MA, September, 27--Former City Councilor Gary S. Grunin and his wife, Jean, have sold their two businesses to a family corporation involving Interprint CEO William Hines Sr., head of the "Jobs for Pittsfield" initiative.