Carpetright Continues to Garner Market Share
Rainham, England, October 26-- Retailer Carpetright today said it continued to grow market share and improve on profits despite seeing sales growth slow in recent weeks, according to the Scotsman.com.
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Pergo Posts Nine Month Results
Trelleborg, Sweden, October 22—Pergo, reported it results of the first nine months of 2004. Sales during the nine month period amounted to SEK 2,098 M (US$291.6M) (2,067), an increase of 8% compared with the year earlier period after adjustment for curren
Aussie Beech Flooring Offers Unique Color
Sydney, Australia, October 22--A combination of highland colors has been selected to create a unique color in hardwood flooring available from Boreal Timbers.
Interprint CEO Holds Groundbreaking
Pittsfield, NY, October 21 -- The cold and the rain didn't keep people away Tuesday morning as Interprint, Inc. CEO Bill Hines held the groundbreaking of his company's new $23 million, 135,000 square foot facility on Route 41 in Pittsfield accordi
Razin Appointed To Sales Position at Euro-Tile
Fort Myers, FL, October 20 - Euro-Tile, the exclusive North American importer of Villiglas tile, has appointed David Razin as a national marketing and sales representative.
Kmart Names New CEO
Troy, MI, October 18--Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc., as its new chief executive and president.
PVC Prices Rising, Nylon Continues Climb
New York, October 14--PVC prices recovered some momentum in August and September, whereas nylon resin prices have continued climbing, according to Asia Intelligence Wire.
British Mill Announces New Carpet Recycling Progra
Yorkshire, England, October 14--Carpet manufacturer Burmatex claims to have developed a new approach to the disposal and recycling of carpet waste, "Ethos", according to LetsRecycle.com.
Lowe's to Buy Less Laminate From Armstrong
Lancaster, PA, October 12--Armstrong Holdings Inc. announced that Lowe's Companies Inc. has informed Armstrong of its decision to reduce its purchases of laminate flooring from the company.
Home Depot's Expo at Crossroads
Atlanta, GA, October 11--It's been more than a year since Home Depot opened a new Expo Design Center, and there are no plans to build any more, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution