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Calhoun, GA, July 21--Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced record diluted earnings per share (EPS) and net earnings for the second quarter of 2004 of $1.29 (15% above last year) and $87,158,000 (16% above last year), respectively.
Clifton, NJ, July 21--Home decor retailer Linens 'n Things Inc. said its quarterly profit fell, matching its lowered forecast, after it drew fewer-than-expected shoppers in May.
Atlanta, GA, July 21--Home Depot said the first of its two planned Manhattan stores will open in the Flatiron District on Sept. 10.
Arlington, TX, July 21-- D.R. Horton, Inc., the number one U.S. home builder, reported that net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 increased 62% to $251.3 million or $1.06 per diluted share.
Mississauga, Ontario, July 20--Torlys is introducing eight new “easy living” ceramic and natural stone-look STEPS™ LaminateTile floors.
Washington, DC, July 20--Indicating that single-family home builders remain largely upbeat regarding conditions in the new-homes market, the monthly National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) edged down a single point to
Atlanta, July 20--Home Depot's large size and brand recognition finally appear to be paying off online, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Johnson City, TN, July 20--Tarkett Wood has announced that its Artisan Hand-Scraped Maple Coffee engineered flooring is being featured in the 2004 Southern Living Idea House in Athens, Georgia.
Dallas, TX, July 20-- Sales for Surfaces 2005 are under way and the event is poised to be one of the biggest shows to date, according to Hanley Wood Exhibitions, the owner of the floor covering industry’s largest trade show.
Washington, July 20--Home construction took its biggest tumble in more than a year during June, as mortgage rates crept upward and hiring weakened. Building permits, which provide a glimpse of future demand, also fell sharply.