Haines Opening Supplies Center in Orlando
Glen Burnie, MD, Aug. 21, 2014 -- Distributor Haines is opening its Wheeler Supplies Center in Orlando on Friday.
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Berkshire Hathaway Fined for Reporting Error
Washington, DC, Aug. 21, 2014 -- Berkshire Hathaway, parent company of Shaw Industries, will pay an $896,000 civil penalty for a financial reporting error.
Aquafil To Acquire Scottish Carpet Yarn Business
Cartersville, GA, Aug. 20, 2014 -- The Aquafil Group said it has signed a binding agreement with W & J Knox in Kilbirnie, Scotland for the acquisition of its carpet yarn processing division.
Lowe's Reports Higher Income, Sales
Mooresville, NC, Aug. 20, 2014 -- Home improvement retailer Lowe's reported net earnings of $1.04 billion for the quarter ended Aug. 1, a 10.4% increase over the same period a year ago.
3M Products Get NFSI Certification
St. Paul, MN, Aug. 20, 2014 -- 3M Commercial Solutions Division said it has received high-traction certification from the National Floor Safety Institute for several of its Nomad and Safety-Walk branded products.
ASID Optimistic About Growth for 2014
Washington, DC, Aug. 20, 2014 -- The American Society of Interior Designers Second Quarter 2014 Interior Design Billings Index indicates steady, continued and positive momentum for the interior design industry.
Mortgage Delinquency Rate at Six-Year Low
New York, NY, Aug. 20, 2014 -- The late-payment rate on home loans has fallen to the lowest level since the first quarter of 2008, according to credit reporting agency TransUnion.
Mortgage Applications Rise on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Aug. 20, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as demand for refinancing increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Home Depot Profit, Sales Rise
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 19, 2014 -- Home Depot said its second quarter net income increased to $2.05 billion, or $1.52 per share, from $1.8 billion, or $1.24 per share, in the same quarter last year.
Housing Starts, Building Permits, Surge in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 19, 2014 -- Both home construction starts and building permits rose sharply in July at the fastest pace in eight months, according to the Commerce Department.