Williams-Sonoma 1Q Earnings Up 22%
San Francisco, CA, May 24--Williams-Sonoma Inc. in the first-quarter reported earnings that rose 22% to $26.2 million, or $0.22 per share.
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Dillard's 1Q Earnings Drop 29%
Little Rock, AR, May 24--Dillard's reported first-quarter earnings that dropped 29 percent, hurt by weak demand for women's clothing and furniture.
Online Retail Sales, Profitability Continue Climb
Washington, DC, May 25--Ten years after its inception, online retailing is growing up fast.
Alloc Launches Summer Sales Incentive Program
Racine, WI, May 23--Alloc, Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of a sales incentive program.
UK’s Carpetright Names New Financial Director
London, England, May 23--Carpet maker Carpetright will appoint Ian Kenyon, Director of Financial Reporting for J Sainsbury, as its new group finance director, according to Sharecast.
Wilsonart Leases Space in Orlando
Orlando, FL, May 23--Wilsonart International Inc. has signed a seven-year lease to occupy 29,500 square feet in CrownPointe Commerce Park, an industrial park in South Orlando.
Italy Tile Producer Launches JV in India
New Delhi, India, May 23--Italian tile producer Atlas Concorde has set up a joint venture in India with construction and accessories firm Hybrobath.
Iran’s Handwoven Carpets Seeking Copyright Enforce
Tehran, Iran, May 23--The head of Iran’s National Carpet Center said a request was presented to the Minister of Commerce to stop worldwide design and color imitation of Iran’s rugs and carpets.
Russian Home Textile Fair Draws 70,000
Moscow, Russia, May 23--The 24th Federal Fair for Home Textiles and Apparel fabrics was organised by "TextileExpo", Russia from March 22-25, 2005 in Russia.
Artificial Turf Takes Root
Hackensack, NJ, May 23--Workmen are applying the finishing touches to a newly installed artificial-turf athletic field behind the Lodi Municipal Building, according to NorthJersey.com.