BonaKemi Names Regional Contractor Manager
Aurora, CO, August 28, 2006--John Fairbanks recently joined BonaKemi USA, an industry leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, as regional contractor manager for the southeast.
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Cascades to Close Two Facilities
Montreal, Quebec, August 25, 2006--Cascades Inc., said it will close one of two mills which make backing for vinyl flooring in France at the end of October.
Weekly Jobless Claims Off
Washington DC, August 24, 2006-- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell by 1,000 to 313,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
CCA Global Expands into South Africa
Manchester, NH, August 23, 2006--CCA Global Partners announced that South Africa-based Top Carpet & Tile will join the company, marking the company’s first expansion into Africa. With 90 locations, Top Carpet & Tile is
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Off
Chicago, IL, August 23, 2006--The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on Wednesday said its gauge of the national economy fell in July, hurt by weakness in employment indicators.
FieldTurf Tarkett Ribbon Cutting at Navy-Marine Co
Annapolis, MD, August 23, 2006--A special ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on the new FieldTurf at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on August 29th at 2:00pm. This event celebrates the new FieldTurf Tarkett and the opening of its first Maryland of
Chain Store Sales Slide 0.2% Last Week
New York, August 22, 2006--Chain store retail sales fell in the latest week, as weekly chain store sales continued to move lower through August, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Mirage Earns Top Ranking in Floor Focus Survey
Saint-Georges, Quebec, August 22, 2006--Mirage today announced it has earned the top ranking for quality in a national industry survey conducted by Floor Focus magazine.
Lowe's Increases Share Repurchases by $2B
Mooresville, NC, August 21, 2006--The board of directors of Lowe's has approved an increase in its current share repurchase program of up to $2 billion through fiscal 2008, effective immediately.
Emerald Home Furnishings Leases Las Vegas Showroom
Las Vegas, NV, August 21, 2006--Home furnishings industry leader Emerald Home Furnishings has leased a 16,800-square-foot showroom on the 13th floor of World Market Center’s second building, Building B.