New-Home Sales Off
Washington, DC—Feb. 26--Demand for new homes fell to the lowest level in eight months in January, but sales didn't drop as far as analysts expected.
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Jobless Claims Up
Washington, DC, Feb. 26--Initial jobless claims climbed by 6,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 350,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Textile Companies Move Closer to Consolidation
Greensboro, NC, Feb. 25--International Steel Group Chairman Wilbur Ross moved a step closer to consolidating two of North Carolina's major textile companies Tuesday.
Durable Goods Orders Drop
Washington, DC, Feb. 26--Durable goods orders tumbled in January amid the largest drop in transportation equipment demand since 2002.
Lowe’s is Fortune's “Most Admired” Specialty
Mooresville, NC, Feb. 25--Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is the most admired specialty retailer in America for the second year in a row, according to the FORTUNE 2004 rating of Most Admired Companies.
Columbia Flooring's Danville Plant Wins Award
Danville, VA, Feb. 25--Columbia Flooring's Danville engineered hardwood flooring plant received the 2003 President's Award for outstanding performance.
Forbo Teams with INSTALL to Certify Installers
St. Louis, MO, Feb. 25--Professional installers of resilient flooring will now have more opportunities to earn a Forbo Associate Mechanic certification.
Builders Vote Armstrong Tops in Brand Use Study
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 25--Armstrong and Bruce Hardwood Floors were voted brand leaders in multiple categories, winning Builder Magazine's 2004 Brand Use Study in laminate, vinyl and wood flooring.
Thomasville City Council OKs Incentives for Unilin
Thomasville, NC, Feb. 25--The Thomasville City Council agreed to extend a $3.36 million economic incentives package to Unilin Decor Monday.
Existing-Home Sales Down
Washington, Feb. 25--Sales of existing single-family homes were down in January from near-record highs but remain exceptionally strong.