Coverings Marble and Stone Awards- Part I
Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006--The $10,000 Grand Prize in this year’s Prism Stone in Architecture Awards was presented to a survivor of 9/11.
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Nafco by Tarkett Launches Sweepstakes
Houston, TX, April 6, 2005--Nafco by Tarkett is currently sponsoring Nafco’s 'Fabulous Flooring Sweepstakes' with Coastal Living magazine.
Persian Carpet Fair Slated for Kish
London, England, April 6, 2006--The fourth trade fair for the hand-woven Persian carpet is to be held in Kish next month, IranMania.com reported.
I.DoT Italian Design to Show at Las Vegas Market i
Las Vegas, NV, April 6, 2006--World Market Center Las Vegas and Italian Design Agency (IDA) have said that the world famous I.DoT (Italian Design on Tour) exhibition of cutting edge Italian design will be shown at Las Vegas Market in July 2006.
Rhodes Named GCO Franchise of the Year
Gulfport, MS, April 6, 2006--GCO Flooring National held its convention at the Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, California, which included the company's annual awards banquet dinner.
Mortgage Application Volume Up, Refinance Share Dr
Washington, DC, April 6, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 31.
Bed Bath & Beyond 4Q Earnings Up 9%
Union, NJ, April 6, 2006--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. reported a 9 percent rise in quarterly earnings, beating expectations, as more promotions brought in strong holiday sales.
New York Retailer Arrested in Scam
Scotia, New York, April 6, 2006--The "Carpet King" is accused of pulling the rug out from under his customers, according to Capital News 9.
3M Ups Q1 Guidance
St. Paul, MN, April 6, 2006--3M Co. raised its forecast for first-quarter sales and earnings, citing strength in its industrial, safety, consumer and electronics-related businesses.
Home Depot Canada to Open 18 Stores
Toronto, Ontario, April 6, 2006--Home Depot Inc. plans to open 18 new stores and hire 2,200 people in Canada before the end of the year as it gears up before rival Lowe's Cos. enters the Canadian market.