Nordstrom Third Quarter Earnings Up 22%
Seattle, WA, November 20, 2007--Nordstrom reported third quarter earnings rose 22%.
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Investment Firm Buys Tarkett’s Wood Operation
Johnson City, TN, November 20, 2007—A private investment firm is buying the Johnson City Tarkett Wood plant in hopes of restoring the operation to the competitiveness and strong reputation it enjoyed for most of the 20th century as Harris Flooring.
Armstrong Holdings Scheduled to Dissolve
Lancaster, PA, November 16, 2007--Armstrong Holdings said December 5 will be the last day of trading in its common stock, and will be the record date for shareholders entitled to receive a final distribution of the company's net assets.
Tandus and Shnier Form Residential Partnership
Dalton, GA. & Brampton, ON, November 16, 2007—Floor Covering producer Tandus and Canadian firm SHNIER have formed a new partnership, effective November 15.
Shaw to Hold Regional During Atlanta Rug Market
Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2007—Shaw Industries will stage Shaw Innovations—its annual regional flooring market—simultaneously with the first three days of the January Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
ASCER Unveiling Ceramic in Motion
Barcelona, Spain, November 19, 2007--ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile Manufacturers’ Association, is showing “Ceramic Tiles in Motion” at this year’s Casa Decor Barcelona 2007.
Lowe's Third Quarter Earnings off 10.2%
Mooresville, NC, November 19, 2007—Lowe’s reported net earnings for the third quarter that declined 10.2% to $643 million.
Shaw Products Featured on Green TV Tour
Dalton, GA, November 19, 2007- Shaw’s Anso nylon Inspired Spaces carpet was featured in a national television tour with eco-living expert Kimberly Rider.
CRI Annual Meeting Draws 250
Dalton, GA, November 19, 2007-- Almost 250 people attended the recent CRI Annual Meeting at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center.
Hoboken Undone After a Few Bad Quarters
Wayne, NY, November 19, 2007--Former employees say Hoboken Wood Flooring grew too fast in an ambitious effort to build a $1 billion national operation.