H.B. Fuller 3Q Earnings Up
St. Paul, MN, Sept 26, 2007--H.B. Fuller Co reported third quarter earnings rose due to cost controls and improved sales of higher-profit margin products.
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3 Winners of 2007 'Stand On A Better World" Named
Salem, NJ, September 24, 2007--Whether it's giving a child a second chance at life, helping blind children learn to read, the three recipients of the 2007 Mannington Stand On A Better World Awards are working to change the future.
Lowe's Warns at Lower End of Prior Guidance
Charlotte, NC, September 24, 2007--Lowe's said that current sales are trending below its prior expectations.
Existing Home Sales Off 4.3% in August
Washington, DC, September 25, 2007-- Existing-home sales fell 4.3% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.50 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors
Lennar Reports 3Q Loss
Miami, FL, September 25, 2007—Homebuilder Lennar posted a quarterly loss, weighed down by charges and write-offs in a deteriorating housing market, and said it will cut more jobs in the fourth quarter.
Chain Store Sales Off 1% Last Week
New York, NY, September 25, 2007--Chain-store sales fell 1% for the week ended September 22 compared to the prior week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
Home Prices Drop in Past 12-Months
New York, NY, September 25, 2007 – Data through July released today by Standard & Poor’s for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the shows a continuation of negative annual returns in the 10-City Composite.
Armstrong Offering Linoleum with NATURCote
Lancaster, PA, September 25, 2007--Armstrong Commercial Floor Products is offering its Linoleum collection with NATURCote.
Karastan Launches 5 Broadloom Styles
Dalton, GA, September 25, 2007—Karastan has five new broadlooms for fall.
Las Vegas Market Releases Study
Las Vegas, NV, September 25, 2007--World Market Center Las Vegas announced the results of study conducted with home furnishings industry’s retailers and manufacturers.