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Carpet One’s Installation Excellence Program Celeb

Manchester, NH, February 17--Over a decade ago, Carpet One recognized one of the biggest challenges facing floor covering retailers: the need to improve communication and teamwork between salespeople and installers in order to provide the best service to

Home Solutions of America to Acquire Residential G

Dallas, TX, February 17--Home Solutions of America Inc., a niche provider of specialty residential services, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Cornerstone Building and Remodeling Inc.

Wal-Mart 4Q Earnings Up 16.2%

Bentonville, AR, February 17--Wal-Mart reported fourth quarter earnings that were up 16.2 percent to $3.16 billion, or $0.75 per share.

DR Horton Announces Stock Split

Fort Worth, TX, February 16--D.R. Horton Inc. on Tuesday declared a 4-for-3 stock split and affirmed its second-quarter and fiscal 2005 earnings expectations.

Mannington Hardwood Floors Featured on 'This O

Salem, NJ, February 16--Mannington Mills Inc. is the exclusive flooring sponsor of the 25th Anniversary project for This Old House. Named "The Carlisle House," it is situated in a suburb northwest of Boston, Mass. and features over 5,000 square feet of Ma

Chinese Building Materials Exports Up 34% in 2004

Beijing, China, February 16--China's exports of building materials and non-metallic minerals reached US$7.118 billion in 2004, an increase of 34.4 per cent year on year, a record high since 1997, according to Asia Pulse.

Bipartisan Support Sought for Stalled Asbestos Bil

Washington, DC, February 16--Senators are trying to jump-start stalled efforts on asbestos legislation by forging a bipartisan plan from proposals by Republican Sen. Arlen Specter and Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein, lawmakers said on Tuesday.

Home Depot Canada Recruiting Mature Workers

Toronto, Ontario, February 16--Home Depot Canada, according to the Globe and Mail, announced plans yesterday to actively recruit employees in the 50-and-up age bracket to support its expansion strategy.

Mullican Tech 101 Schedule Announced

Johnson City, TN, February 16--A new year means new opportunities, and Mullican Flooring is gearing up for another year of Mullican Tech 101. The two-day training classes are free and provide a better understanding of hardwood flooring.