Carpet One Winter Convention Celebrates 20th Anniv
Grapevine, TX, February 15--Just 20 years ago, Carpet One held what would become their first annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia with a small but progressive group of floor covering retailers.
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Homebuilders and Manufacturers Launch Options Mana
Austin, TX, February 15—-Some of the building industry's leading homebuilders and product manufacturers today announced the launch of Envision, the industry-owned options management solution.
Kmart To Restate Earnings for Accounting Change
Troy, MI, February 14--Kmart Holdings Inc. said it will restate most of its fiscal 2004 financial results to cover an accounting change related to a $60 million convertible note.
Canadian Factory Shipments Off
Ottawa, ON, February 14--A recent sharp fall in petroleum prices cut the value of Canadian factory shipments in December by 0.2 percent from November, Statistics Canada said on Monday.
Bissell Upright Carpet Cleaners Recalled
Washington, D.C., February 14--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following recall in voluntary cooperation with Bissell. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Cavalier Homes to Close Texas Plant
Addison, AL, February 14--Cavalier Homes will close an under-performing home manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, Texas.
Homebuilders Shares Decline on Analyst Report
New York, February 14—-A Smith Barney Citigroup analyst on Friday cut his ratings on six homebuilders, expressing doubts that a recent sector-wide advance will support higher valuations while mortgage rates remain at historic lows.
Reducing Mold in Homes and Commercial Buildings
Vancouver, CA, February 14--Mold infestation in a new home or commercial building is common. The mold problem can cause severe health problems for occupants as well as substantially reduce the fair market value of the structure.
Florim USA Completes Plant Conversion
Clarksville, TN, February 14--Florim USA completed the conversion of its plant to 100% porcelain production on February 9, ahead of projected schedule.
Flooring America/Flooring Canada Set for Winter Co
Manchester, NH, February 11--Flooring America and Flooring Canada are set to energize members and sales professionals at their 2005 Winter Convention.