Retail Picture Looking Up
New York, NY, Nov. 8‹The return of cold weather in October brought consumers back to stores and malls to buy warmer clothes, brightening retailers' prospects
Today's Flooring News
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Wolstenholme To Head C&A's Business in Europe
Dalton, GA, Nov. 5--Tandus Group has made Ian Wolstenholme managing director of European operations for C&A Floorcoverings.
Federated Opens New Bloomingdale's Format
Cincinnati, OH, Nov. 1--Federated Department Stores has made an agreement to develop a new Bloomingdale's home and furniture store in Oakbrook Center, west of Chicago.
Armstrong Plans Reorganization
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 4--Armstrong World Industries has filed a reorganization plan setting the stage for its emergence from bankruptcy.
Carpetright Buys Remaining Half of Carpetland
London, England, Nov. 1--Carpetright PLC said it has bought the remaining 50% of Carpetland NV, a carpet retailer in Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg, for 10 million euros.
Accu-Cut Purchases SuperCut
Tavares, FL, Oct. 31--Accu-Cut/Brockie International has acquired Central City, Kentucky based cutting machine manufacturer SuperCut.
IICRC Elects Exec Committee
Vancouver, WA, Nov. 4--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) elected its 2003 executive committee during its board of directors' meeting on October 20.
Stock Exchange Reviews Armstrong Stock
New York, NY, Nov. 5--The New York Stock Exchange is evaluating the continued listing status of Armstrong Holdings.
Domco Tarkett Earnings Up
Farnham, Quebec, Oct. 31-- Domco Tarkett had net earnings of C$7.4 million or $0.29 per share for the third quarter, compared to C$4.4 million or $0.18 per share for the same period a year ago.
Unemployment Up Slightly
Washington, DC, Nov. 1--The economy lost jobs in October for the second month in a row and the unemployment rate rose to 5.7%