Architecture Billings Index Falls in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2011 -- The Architecture Billings index fell last month after two months of gains.
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Lumber Liquidators Earnings Fall in Quarter
Toano, VA, Feb. 23, 2011 -- Lumber Liquidators reported that fourth quarter net income fell 17.0% to $5.9 million, or $0.21 per share, from $7.1 million, or $0.25 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009.
National Floors Direct Seeks Damages from Empire
Boston, MA, Feb. 23, 2011 -- National Floors Direct said it is pursuing damages on an unfair business practices claim against Chicago-based Empire Today.
Chain Store Sales Up 3% Over Last Year
New York, NY, Feb. 23, 2011 -- U.S. weekly chain-store sales rose 3% compared with a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Realtors Say Home Sales Rise in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2011 -- Sales of existing homes rose 2.7% in January for the fifth monthly rise in six, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.
Lowe's Net Income Up 39% in Fourth Quarter
Mooresville, NC, Feb. 23, 2011 -- Lowe's reported fourth quarter net earnings of $285 million, a 39.0% increase from the same period a year ago.
UK Program Honors Top Vinyl Recyclers
London, England, Feb. 23, 2011 -- Three flooring companies have received Gold Certificates in the first-ever Recofloor Awards for recycling the most waste vinyl flooring in 2010 in the UK.
Toll Brothers Swings to Small Profit in Q1
Horsham, PA, Feb. 23, 2011 -- Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers reported fiscal year 2011 first quarter net income of $3.4 million, or $0.02 per share.
Harounian Names New VP of Sales, Marketing
New York, NY, Feb. 23, 2011 -- Greg Jordt has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing for rug importer and manufacturer Harounian Rugs International.
Stonhard Wins Award as Food Industry Supplier
Maple Shade, NJ, Feb. 23, 2011 -- For the fifth time, industrial epoxy flooring firm Stonhard has been named the leading floor supplier for the food and beverage industry.