Remodeling Market Remains Strong in 2Q
Washington, DC, August 23--Remodeling activity continued to grow in the second quarter of 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
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Tricycle a Finalist in UK's Green Apple Awards
Leeds, United Kingdom, August 23--Sustainable design company Tricycle, Inc. has been chosen as a finalist in the Green Apple awards, an international campaign to recognize best environmental practices by companies, communities and countries.
Glennon Named CEO at Master Tile
Houston, TX, August 23--Master Tile appointed Bobby Glennon as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Glennon's leadership will drive Master Tile's national expansion in the ceramic tile and stone distribution business.
Dillard's Narrows Losses in 2Q
Little Rock, AR, August 22—-Department store chain Dillard's reported a loss in its second quarter this year that was smaller than the loss posted last year.
Hottest Housing Markets Overvalued
New York, NY, August 22--Roughly one-third of the market for single-family homes is extremely overvalued, according to National City Corp.
Unredeemed Gift Cards Spell Added Profits for Reta
St. Petersburg, FL, August 22—-A nice added bonus to the profits of the nation’s retailers are some unspent consumer dollars, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Propex Receives 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Pr
London, England, August 22--For launching a broad line of emerging products and technologies that provide significant value additions to customers' businesses, Propex Fabrics, Inc. was presented with the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award.
Agape Tile Launches New Website, Rolls-Out New Pro
Albemarle, NC, August 22--Agape Tile has launched a new website for 2005, replacing their gallery-driven site, which has been up on the web since 1996.
CRI Partners with Florida DEP's Green Lodging
Dalton, GA, August 22--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has joined forces with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help Florida’s lodging industry create a healthier and safer indoor environment and reduce the generation of solid
Glen Eden Creates New Positions
Calhoun, GA, August 22--Business is booming for Wools of New Zealand Brand partner, Glen Eden Wool Carpet, with sales in June reported to be the highest in the company’s history.