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Red Bank, NJ, March 3—-Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings for the first quarter that were up 41 percent over the previous year. The company also boosted expectations for second-quarter and full-year results.
New York, March 3—Retailers posted better than expected sales in February as consumers appeared to be reassured of an improving economy.
Tempe, AZ, March 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in February 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Manchester, NH, March 3--The Flooring America and Flooring Canada first-ever Sales Professional Convention gave member sales teams a better understanding of the important role they play.
Farnham, Quebec, March 3--Retail sales personnel this year can earn extra dollars when they register for the Domco Reward$ Program, offered in partnership with American Express.
Las Vegas, March 2--A growing number of women are nailing down their influence in the world of home improvement, accounting for 35.8 percent of the total residential repair and remodeling purchases in 2004, a significant jump from 28.6 percent in 1995.
Washington, DC, March 2--The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will build on its commitment to meeting consumer demand for resource efficient, environmentally sensitive and cost-effective new homes at its 2005 National Green Building Conference
Frankenthal, Germany, March 2—-Tarkett AG, the German flooring manufacturer, looks likely to be delisted from the German stock exchange according to the Financial Times.
Lancaster, PA, March 2-- Armstrong World Industries, according to the Lancaster New Era, still will have to do business with one hand tied behind its back.
Thomasville, NC, March 2--Hiring continues at Belgian-based manufacturer Unilin Flooring as the company completes work on expanding its facilities to a total of 1.1 million square feet when complete.