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Cincinnati, July 28--Federated Department Stores, Inc. will add about 330 Macy's locations nationwide in 2006 as it converts regional department store nameplates to be acquired through its pending merger with The May Department Stores Company.
Wellington, New Zealand, July 28--Feltex Carpets Ltd., a New Zealand- based carpet maker that may start merger talks with its biggest rival, said full-year earnings rose as it increased sales and reduced rebates to retailers.
New York, July 28--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – inched up in June.
Chicago, IL, July 28--StonePeak Ceramics, Inc., an American tile company that manufactures and markets high-quality porcelain ceramic tile for residential and commercial use, has signed distribution agreements with more than 30 distributors from around th
Atlanta, GA, July 28--Beazer Homes USA reported earnings in the third quarter that rose 89 percent to $112.7 million, or $2.50 per share, compared with $59.7 million, or $1.42 per share, a year before.
Atlanta, GA, July 28--Building products distributor BlueLinx Holdings Inc. has purchased California-based hardwood lumber company Lane Stanton Vance (LSV).
Dallas TX, July 27--Home builder Centex reported first quarter earnings that rose 32 percent, driven in part by an increase in home closings and selling prices, and it raised its full-year outlook.
Blairsville, IN, July 28--CQ Hardwood Finishers is building a 20,000-square-foot wood-finishing facility to provide final finishing to hardwood flooring for residential and commercial construction.
Louisville, KY, July 27--Louisville Tile Distributors recently celebrated its 50th year in business with simultaneous birthday parties at each of the company’s eight locations.
Cincinnati, OH, July 27--Federated Department Stores has named Michael J. Osborn president and chief operating officer of its Macy's Home Store division, effective Aug. 8.