Martha Ordered to Prison
New York, September 21--A federal judge on Tuesday ordered homemaking icon Martha Stewart to report to prison in less than three weeks to begin serving her five-month jail sentence for lying about a suspicious stock sale.
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Dixie Expects 3Q Sales to be Up 25% Despite Ivan
Chattanooga, TN, September 20--The Dixie Group, Inc. today announced that its manufacturing and distribution facilities located in Saraland and Atmore, Alabama, were not significantly damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Revenue has been exceptionally strong during
Homebuilders Get Better Marks
Chicago, September 17-- Customers of U.S. homebuilders were more satisfied with their houses in 2004 than a year earlier as the residential-construction industry continues to make strides in customer service, J.D. Power and Associates reported.
Consumer Prices Up 0.1% in August
Washington, September 16--The consumer-price index rose 0.1% in August, reversing a 0.1% decline in July, the Labor Department said Thursday. The core index -- which excludes food and energy items -- also rose 0.1%, matching the pace in July.
Survey: 93% Expect Green Workload to Rise
New York, September 15--Turner Construction Co. today announced the findings of its survey of 719 building owners, developers, architects, engineers and consultants on Green building issues.
New Report Shows Strength in the Service Sector
Washington, September 14--The Commerce Department issued a new quarterly survey of service businesses Monday, reporting broad improvement in sales across the sector.
Chain Store Sales Up Slightly
New York, September 14--Chain store sales increased slightly in the latest week, due in part to Labor Day sales and back-to-school shopping, a report said on Tuesday.
Fleetwood Launches Line of Affordable Homes
Riverside CA, September 13--Fleetwood Homes, a producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today unveiled its new Beacon Hill Home series, a line of homes that offer homebuyers affordable housing with plenty of amenities and space.
Bruce Featured on Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls
Lancaster, PA, September 8--Bruce Hardwood Floors can be seen in a recent episode of Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls.
ASID Announces 2005 Board of Directors
Washington, September 8-- The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced its fiscal year 2005 board of directors.