Large Retailers More Eager to Embrace Smaller Site
Atlanta, Georgia, October 26--The supersizing of retail stores may have peaked, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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New Flooring Turns Attics into Storage Space
Noblesville, IN, October 25--A new type of flooring makes it easier to turn the attic into storage space.
Anderson Introduces Wood Collection Inspired by Bi
Asheville, NC, October 22--Executives from Pearlman’s Carpet One, The Biltmore Company and Anderson Hardwood Floors recently premiered the display of the Biltmore Estate For Your Home collection of hardwood floors and decorative inserts.
Suddekor Paper Plant Underway
East Longmeadow MA, October 21--An Agawam decorative paper company broke ground Tuesday for a plant here that will expand its production capabilities and employ more than 25, according to the Republican.
Columbia Flooring Announces New Appointments
Danville, VA, October 20-- Columbia Flooring today announced the appointment of Donnie Bower as business unit manager for hardwood flooring products and Kevin Goins as new product development manager.
Report: Housing Industry Set for Trouble
New York, October 18--Homebuilders are set for trouble ahead, with next year's earnings from four of the leading housing companies set to run lower than Wall Street expects, according to a hedge fund manager quoted in the latest edition of Barron'
Retail Sales Up 1.5% in September
Washington, October 15—Retail sales rose 1.5 percent in September, the most in six months, led by spending on automobiles and general merchandise.
Home Improvement Industry Pursues Hispanic Market
Atlanta, GA, October 14--The U.S. home improvement industry is looking to build business with U.S. Hispanics in hopes of cashing in on a market that could be as big as $30 billion.
ATME-I 2004 Draws Crowds from Around the World
Greenville, SC, October 13 – The 2004 edition of the American Textile Machinery Exhibition-International drew an audience of decision makers with more than 68% of ATME-I 2004 attendees at the department manager level or above.
Universal Forest Products 3Q Earnings Up 20%
Grand Rapids, MI, October 12-- Universal Forest Products announced record results for the third quarter, including a 20% increase in net earnings.