Federated Anticipates A Slow Holiday Season
Cincinnati, OH, Dec. 4, 2002--Retailer Federated Department Stores Inc.
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Nuheat Sets Sights On U.S. Market
Vancouver, CANADA, Dec. 4, 2002--Vancouver based Nuheat, a manufacturer of radiant heating mats, is targeting the U.S. for expansion.
IICRC Expands Curriculum
Vancouver, WA, Dec. 3, 2002--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (www.iicrc.org) has enhanced its examination programs for certification to adjust to its ongoing growth as a leading authority in inspection, cleaning and
Interface Gets Noncompliance Waiver Extended To De
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 3, 2002 -- Interface Inc. said that the lenders under its revolving credit facility have agreed to extend a waiver of noncompliance to Dec. 13 from Dec. 2.
Strong Thanksgiving Sales Provide Hope
Chicago, IL, Dec. 3, 2002--Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
UCB To Buy Solutia’s Specialty Chemicals Business
Brussels, BELGIUM, Dec. 3, 2002--Belgian drug and chemicals company UCB
Housing Starts Down
Washington, DC, Nov. 20--Housing construction lost momentum in October, dropping 11.4%, the biggest drop since 1994.
Stainmaster Hits Top Ten
Atlanta, GA, Dec 3, 2002--DuPont Stainmaster’s crying baby commercial was recently rated seventh in the Top Ten Most Effective Ads by Intermedia Advertising Group during the weeks of September 16, 23 and 29.
Burke Industries Emerges From Reorganization
San Jose, CA, Nov. 19--Resilient and rubber flooring manufacturer Burke Industries has completed its reorganization plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Construction Spending Rises
Washington, DC, Dec. 2--Construction spending edged up 0.3% in October with the strength centered in a big gain in construction of schools, hospitals and other commercial buildings.