Home Builder D.R. Horton’s 2Q Earnings Up 56%
Fort Worth, TX, April 19--D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. home builder, on Tuesday reported its quarterly profit rose 56 percent.
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Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, April 19--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as retailers saw an increase in demand for seasonal apparel, a retail report said on Tuesday.
IDS Scheer Launches ARIS SmartPath for Flooring Ma
Dalton, GA, April 19--IDS Scheer, a provider of business process tools and services is unveiling a new ARIS SmartPath solution.
The Contrasting Bamboo Stories of China and India
Dehra Dun, India, April 18--From toothpicks to baskets, furniture to lacquer ware, mats to musical instruments, from toys to walking sticks, bamboo can make it all.
New Jersey Retailer Rolls Out Red Carpet
Flemington, NJ, April 18--Joel Resnick admits the typical customer at his family's business, the Flemington Department Store, is not Robert De Niro or Dame Judi Dench.
Step Carpet Rolls Out Karim Rashid Line
Miano, Italy, April 18--Prominent rug designer Karim Rashid has presented his collection developed for Step Carpet to the world market in Milano.
Investigators Expose U.S. Link to Billion Dollar W
Washington, DC, April 18--Environmentalists claim that hardwood flooring sold across the U.S. is linked to the world's largest illegal timber smuggling operation.
Pergo Names Board Members at Annual Meeting
Trelleborg, Sweden, April 18--The annual General Meeting at Pergo, held April 18, named seven board members.
3M's Q1 Earnings Up 12%
St. Paul, MN, April 18--3M Co.'s first-quarter earnings rose 12 percent from a year ago due to sales growth, pricing and improved operational efficiencies.
Freddie Mac Looks Ahead
Washington, DC, April 18--Here are some highlights from Freddie Mac’s April 2005 Economic Outlook released last week.