Texas Home Builder Expands
Arlington, TX, July 11--Steve Wall, President and CEO of Choice Homes, one of the top 20 builders in the United States, announced Choice's expansion into New Braunfels, TX with the opening of North Park Meadows.
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Columbia Opts Out Of Surfaces
Danville, VA, July 10--Columbia Flooring announced the company would not be attending Surfaces 2004 in January.
Trust Fund For Asbestos Criticized
Washington, DC, July 10--Eleven companies that are negotiating some of the largest potential asbestos-exposure payouts to victims, would pay $15 billion less under an alternative plan in Congress to create a trust fund, according to a study by some victim
Lowe's Looking to Dominate Installed Sales Mar
Boston, MA, July 10--Looking to dominate the installed sales market, Lowe’s is rolling out a completely new strategy.
FloorExpo Launches Multi Family Solutions
Marietta, GA, July 10--FloorExpo has announced the formation of Multi-Family Solutions, a brand which will be utilized under the FloorExpo umbrella to specifically target the multi family flooring market through a new division.
Flooring America Names Senior Vice President
Manchester, NH, July 10--Vinnie Virga has joined Flooring America as its Senior Vice President, a newly created position.
Lehman Boosts Estimates For Lowe's
Charlotte, NC, July 8--Lehman Brothers Inc. said Lowe's Cos.' same-store sales have accelerated over the past several weeks, prompting the firm to boost its earnings forecasts for the second quarter, 2003 and 2004.
Bid For Lunch With Warren Buffett On eBay
New York, NY, July 9--How much would you pay to slurp Coca-Cola with Warren Buffett (News), the world's second-richest man and arguably its most famous investor?
Consumer Credit Rose In May
Washington, DC, July 8--Consumers increased their debt balances in May, charging more to credit cards and automobile loans, the Federal Reserve said.
Prospective Pillowtex Buyer A Mystery
Kannapolis, NC, July 8--The story sounds straightforward enough: Broome & Wellington, a British textile firm, seeks to buy beleaguered Pillowtex Corp. for more than $350 million to expand its U.S. operations, as reported in the Charlotte Observer.