Quick•Step Gears Up for Surfaces 2006
Thomasville, NC, December 19, 2005-- Quick•Step is gearing up for another successful year to be kicked off at the annual Surfaces Floor Covering Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Report: Global Talent Development on the Rise in M
New York, December 19, 2005--A majority of companies want to accelerate the development of their global talent, according to a report released today by The Conference Board, the global research and business membership organization.
Homebuilder KB 4Q Earnings Up 66%
Los Angeles, CA, December 16, 2005-- KB Home reported earnings that were up 66 percent in the fourth quarter, beating Wall Street estimates of the strength of the homebuilder's rising sales volume and selling prices.
Retail Leaders to Speak at FirstLook 2006
Washington D.C., December 16, 2005--The brightest minds in online retailing will come together to discuss best practices from the holiday season and plan for the future at Shop.org’s FirstLook 2006, January 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta.
Lennar 4Q Earnings Up 53%
Miami, FL, December 16, 2005--Lennar Corp., one of the nation's largest homebuilders, on Thursday reported its fourth-quarter profit rose 53 percent, well above Wall Street estimates, as the company improved its building process and generated higher r
Steelcase 3Q Earnings Nearly Double
Grand Rapids, MI, December 16, 2005--Steelcase Inc., reported third quarter earnings of $19.1 million, or $0.13 per share, from $10.1 million, or $0.07 per share, last year.
Online Ad Growth Forecast to Grow at 10%
New York, NY, December 16, 2005-- Online display and search advertising spending will grow at an average annual rate of 10% between 2005 and 2010, according to JupiterResearch.
AmericasMart to Present Rare Armenian Rugs at Wint
Atlanta, GA, December 15, 2005--AmericasMart Atlanta and Megerian Brothers Oriental Rugs welcome area rug and home furnishings retailers from around the world to Armenian Odyssey: The Heritage of Area Rug Excellence Rediscovered, a celebration of Armenian
Pier 1 Reports 3Q Loss
Fort Worth, TX, December 15, 2005--Pier 1 Imports reported a quarterly loss and said it probably would miss its December sales forecast because of "unpredictable" sales trends and stiff competition.
Industrial Production Jumps in November
Washington, DC, December 15, 2005--Industrial production rose sharply for the second straight month after a dip in September as a result of the Gulf Coast hurricanes, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.