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Anaheim, CA, Apr. 1--To build consumer excitement about floorcoverings and the 4th annual National Floor Covering Month (NFCM) in April 2004, the WFCA co-sponsored five Look Down For a Change National Consumer contests.
Washington, DC, Apr. 2--U.S. employers in March hired workers at the fastest clip in four years, offering the brightest sign yet for the struggling labor market.
Danville, VA, Apr. 1--Columbia Flooring today announced that it has completed the acquisition of McMinnville Manufacturing Company, a producer of unfinished solid hardwood flooring located in McMinnville, TN.
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 2--The Home Depot is encouraging homeowners to invest their tax refund checks into their homes with a special incentive.
Alexandria, VA, Apr. 1--Coverings announced that the total number of registered attendees for the 2004 show recently held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, was 29,453.
London, UK, Apr. 1--Floors 2 Go announces Thursday its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") via an accelerated IPO.
Washington, DC, Apr. 1--U.S. inflation in the pipeline eased in February, validating the Federal Reserve's judgment that it can keep interest rates low until it sees a clear recovery in the job market.
Dallas, TX, Apr. 1--Centex Homes, one of the nation's leading residential homebuilders, today announced it will include a two-year fit and finish warranty on new homes it sells.
Union, NJ, Mar. 31--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s earnings rose 37 percent in its latest quarter, as new stores and acquisitions drove sales up 24 percent.
Danville, VA, Mar. 31--Columbia Flooring today announced a forthcoming 7% to 10% price increase on its entire range of 3/4-inch solid oak hardwood flooring products.