J.J. Haines Buys Florida Distributor
Baltimore, MD, August 14, 2007--J. J. Haines & Company, Inc. has acquired Wheeler, Inc., an Orlando, Florida-based full-line floor covering distributor.
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Shaw Contract Selects Design Contest Winners
Shaw Contract Group has recognized six commercial interior design organizations for innovative projects in the company's Design Is...Award competition.
Group President Helmkamp to Leave ServiceMaster
Memphis, TN, August 15, 2007--ServiceMaster said that Group President Katrina Helmkamp will leave the company to pursue other interests.
2Q Home Sales Down in Most States
Washington, DC, August 15, 2007 - Home price trends are improving in metropolitan areas but existing-home sales during the second quarter were below a year ago in most states, according to the National Association of Realtors.
T&L Distributing Named Formica Distributor
Barnwell, SC, August 15, 2007 – Formica Flooring has added T&L Distributring to its distribution network.
Wilsonart Launches New “Targeted” Consumer Website
Temple, TX, August 15, 2007--Wilsonart Flooring has just launched its new consumer website.
Milliken To Open Carpet Facility in China
La Grange, GA and Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province China, August 15, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering has announced the development of its first manufacturing investment in China.
Ethan Allen’s Same-Store Sales Rise
Danbury, CN, August 15, 2007-- Home furnishing retailer Ethan Allen Interiors said its same-store sales in July rose slightly as June trends in consumer spending continued to affect the company.
Home Depot Delays Sale of HD Supply
Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2007--Home Depot said it will delay the closing date on the sale of its HD Supply unit.
Manufacturing Activity Inches Down in August
Washington, DC, August 15, 2007—The New York Federal Reserve Bank said its Empire State Manufacturing index fell to 25.1 points in August from 26.5 in July.