Hovnanian Sees 4Q Net Loss
Red Bank, NJ, November 8, 2006--Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. said it expects to post a net loss in its fiscal fourth quarter, including charges totaling about $300 million.
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Federated Posts 3Q Loss of $3 Million
Cincinnati, OH, November 8, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc., owner of the Macy's and Bloomingdale's chains, on Wednesday said it lost $3 million in the third quarter.
Mannington Participates in Cold Climate Housing Ce
Calhoun, GA, November 8, 2006--Mannington was one of the many companies on hand to congratulate all the people and organizations involved in building the new Research and Testing Facility at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center on the campus of the Un
Shaw, Al Aqili Interiors Sign Deal
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 7, 2006--Al Aqili Furnishings, the UAE-headquartered interior provider, has agreed to become the Middle East's sole marketing agent and distributor for the contract and hospitality ranges of flooring for Shaw
Tarkett JV Clarion Boards Gets Preliminary Expansi
Clarion, PA, November 7, 2006--The proposed Clarion Boards Inc. project to build a flooring manufacturing plant next to the fiberboard plant along River Hill won preliminary approval from the Clarion County Planning Commission.
Mannington Participates in Cold Climate Housing Re
Calhoun, GA, November 2, 2006--Mannington was one of the many companies on hand to congratulate all the people and organizations involved in building the new Research and Testing Facility at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center on the campus of the Un
Pennsylvania to Spend $1M for Redevelopment of Arm
Harrisburg, PA, November 6, 2006--Governor Edward G. Rendell announced a $2.6 million investment through Growing Greener II that will help finance nine major brownfield redevelopment projects in Pennsylvania, including $1 million to support construction o
National Association of Floor Covering Distributor
Chicago, IL, November 3, 2006--The National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently voted to change the association's name to be the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD).
Retail Sales a Mixed Bag in October
New York, NY, November 2, 2006--Many specialty and discount stores reported much weaker sales at their stores last month, indicating that the recent retreat in gas prices didn't really help buoy consumers' store purchases in October.
ServiceMaster 3Q Profit Declines
Downers Grove, IL, November 2, 2006--ServiceMaster Co., said its third-quarter profit declined 17 percent, weighed down by lean revenue growth, higher expenses and year-ago gains from discontinued operations.