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Hannover, Germany, January 12, 2006--A highly attractive supporting program is in store for exhibitors and visitors at the upcoming Domotex Hannover 2006 (14 - 17 January)--the leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings worldwide.
Boca Raton, FL, January 12, 2006--Q.E.P. Co., in its third fiscal quarter reported net income of $283,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with $1.2 million, or $0.33 per diluted share in the third quarter last fiscal year.
Martinsville, VA, January 12, 2006--Hooker Furniture said it quarterly profit fell 38.5 percent, hurt by a restructuring charge and lower sales.
Washington, DC, January 12, 2006--First-time claims for unemployment benefits rose by 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 309,000 in the week ending Jan. 7, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Washington, DC, January 12, 2006--The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an informal investigation into charges that Home Depot Inc., inflated profits through supplier payments meant to cover the cost of damaged merchandise,
Orlando, FL, January 12, 2006--A new survey of home builders, released by Lowe's at the 2006 International Builders' Show says that the home building market is expected to have lots of energy in 2006.
Washington, DC, January 12, 2006--Prices of goods imported into the United States fell for the second consecutive month in December as petroleum prices dropped again, the Labor Department said Thursday.
New York, NY, January 12, 2006--McGraw-Hill Construction and Deloitte & Touche USA LLP's real estate industry group issued a new report today suggesting that a "moderate slowdown in certain regions of the U.S. housing market" appears more probable tha
Cheshire, England, January 11, 2006-- Flooring specialist Topps Tiles gave shareholders cause for optimism yesterday after forecasting that 2006 would be 'less challenging' than recent months.
Spartanburg, SC, January 11, 2006--Faced with global competition and rising costs, Milliken & Co., has frozen its employee pension plan.