Louisiana-Pacific 3Q Earnings Off
Nashville, TN, October 24, 2006-- Louisiana-Pacific Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter earnings fell, as lower prices caused by the housing slowdown depressed revenue.
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Carpenter Joins Kronotex Sales Team
Barnwell, SC, October 24, 2006--Laminate flooring manufacturer Kronotex USA appoints Shane Carpenter to its sales team as director of national sales.
Carpetright 1H Sales Up
London, England, October 24, 2006--Carpetright, Britain's biggest carpet retailer, said on Tuesday that sales in the UK and Ireland rose by 5.9 percent in the first half of its financial year, with same store sales revenues up 0.3 percent.
Fabrica's New Rugs Recall Ancient Style
October 23, 2006, Santa Ana, California--Inspired by an age old tradition, Shandur from Fabrica captures the subtle striations and color variations found in ancient rugs, in carpet that has a remarkably hand-spun appearance.
Shaw Living Adds Two Designs to its Tommy Bahama C
Dalton, GA, October 23, 2006--This year’s High Point Fall Market will see the addition of two exciting and dramatic designs to the always-popular Tommy Bahama Collection by Shaw Living.
Ethan Allen 1Q Earnings Off on Charges
Danbury, CT, October 23, 2006--Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. said Monday its first-quarter profit fell, weighed down by restructuring charges.
SBIC Announces Chairmen and Jury Selection for Awa
Washington, D.C., October 20, 2006--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) is pleased to announce the selection of chairmen and jurors for its 2006 Awards competition.
Canada Wholesale Sales Up in August
Ottawa, Ontario, October 19, 2006--Canadian wholesale trade rose by 0.5 percent in August from July as general gains more than made up for sinking sales in the crucial automotive sector, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.
ServiceMaster to Get Tax Freeze for Memphis Move
Memphis, TN, October 19, 2006--The Memphis and Shelby County Industrial Development Board approved two options for a payment-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement if ServiceMaster relocates its world headquarters to Memphis.
MBA: Rates Rise as Mortgage Refinance Applications
Washington, DC, October 19, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said rates rose as mortgage refinance applications decreased.