Quick-Step To Change Name
Thomasville, NC, June 27--The maker of Quick-Step flooring products in Thomasville will change its name to Unilin Flooring on July 1, the company announced on Monday.
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Durable Goods Orders Slip
Washington, DC, June 25--Durable-goods orders unexpectedly fell in May, led by lower capital goods, electrical equipment and transportation orders, suggesting the manufacturing sector's recovery remains fragile.
Consumer Confidence Steady
New York, NY, June 25--Consumers are feeling increasingly confident in the future health of the economy, but that optimism is tempered by doubts about current business conditions, a private research group reports.
Asbestos Bill Advances
Washington, DC, June 25--Senators took a major step on Tuesday toward setting up a national fund to pay asbestos injury claims now clogging the courts as the Judiciary Committee agreed on the medical criteria for compensation.
Home Depot Says Fiscal Year Projection On Track
Atlanta, GA, June 25--Home Depot Inc. Chief Financial Officer Carol Tome reiterated the home improvement giant's guidance that earnings will increase 9% to 14% on a sales increase of 9% to 12% for the fiscal year ending January 2004.
Existing Home Sales Rise
Washington, DC, June 25--Existing single-family home sales rose in May and were at the third-highest monthly pace on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Buffett Attends Opening of Vegas Furnishings Store
Las Vegas, NV, June 25--More than 41 years after he first visited the city as a young honeymooner, businessman Warren Buffett returned to Las Vegas to mark the opening of his latest successful business venture, as reported in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Home Depot Plans Northeast Expansion
Atlanta, GA, June 25--Home improvement retailer Home Depot plans to add 31 stores in the U.S. Northeast this year, and is studying plans for its first store in New York's Manhattan borough, a store executive said on Tuesday.
FloorExpo's Home Solutions Gets New VP
Atlanta, GA, June 25--Brian Warren has joined Home Solutions by FloorExpo as Vice President of Business Development.
Home Depot To Build New ESPN Set
Atlanta, GA, June 24--The Home Depot said Monday it has made a deal with ESPN to design and build a new set for the sports network's popular college football pre-game show.