Most Americans Shop at Wal-Mart
Columbus, OH, September 20 - Half of all US primary household shoppers visit a Wal-Mart store on a monthly basis, reports Retail Forward in the company's newest Wal-Mart World program report, Wal-Mart Shopper Update.
Today's Flooring News
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Penney's Eyeing Mervyn's Sites
Chicago,IL, September 20-- J.C. Penney could purchase as many as 40 stores from the new owners of Mervyn's in a move that could notably downsize the Mervyn's chain while helping Penney expand its off-mall store base.
Dixie Group Temporarily Suspends Operations in the
Chattanooga, TN, September 15 --The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that, due to threats posed by Hurricane Ivan, it has temporarily suspended operations at its carpet manufacturing and distribution facilities located in Atmore and Saraland, Alabama, as of no
Tandus Group's 2Q Earnings Rise 22%
Dalton, GA, September 14--Tandus Group, Inc. reported earnings for the second quarter and six months year-to-date ended July 31, 2004 for its Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., and subsidiaries.
Home Depot Announces Senior Notes Offering
Atlanta, GA, September 14--Home Depot has said that it has agreed to sell $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 3.75% Senior Notes due 2009 through an institutional private placement.
Federated to Drop Regional Names for Macy Brand
Cincinnati, OH, September 14—Federated Department Stores said it will convert all of its regional department stores to the Macy's nameplate.
Fire Guts Connecticut Retailer
Danbury, CT, September 13--Fire department personnel tore down a warehouse packed with highly flammable flooring materials after a Sunday morning blaze sent plumes of thick smoke billowing into the air, according to the Danbury News-Times.
Syngenta Applies for Registration of Prevel Carpet
Greensboro, NC, September 8 - Syngenta, a world-leading agribusiness, recently applied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for registration of Prevel carpet treatment, a new product currently in development.
NAR Expects Record Existing Home Sales This Year
Washington, September 8--Greater than expected sales of existing homes in the first seven months of the year will help set a record for annual existing-home sales in 2004, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Cushion Flame Retardants Found In Foods
Dallas, TX, September 7--Flame retardant chemicals have been found in foods taken straight from supermarket shelves in Dallas, Texas, a team of researchers from the University of Texas’ School of Public Health has found. The highest concentrations were fo