Steelcase 2Q Earnings Up, Miss Estimates
Grand Rapids, MI, September 19, 2005 -- Steelcase reported quarterly profit that rose as price increases and sales growth helped to offset restructuring costs.
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Study Finds Many Retailers Lacking in E-Mail Knowl
Atlanta, GA, September 19, 2005 -- While retailers clearly embrace the power of e-mail marketing, a Silverpop study finds many of them have yet to take full advantage of the technological power and creative potential offered by the medium.
Simply Floored Launches Shop-at-Home in Three Stat
Atlanta, GA, September 19--Simply Floored shop-at-home flooring company announced that it has launched its comprehensive in-home flooring service in three major metropolitan markets: Atlanta, Dallas / Fort Worth, and Tampa / St. Petersburg.
FieldTurf, Tarkett Agreement Finalized
Montreal, Quebec, September 16, 2005--The agreement between FieldTurf and Tarkett Sports has now been completed. The integration of two largest sports surfacing companies has resulted in the creation of a single entity called FieldTurf Tarkett.
Builders Give Congress Recommendations on Post-Kat
September 15, 2005 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today offered Congress several recommendations to address the immediate critical housing needs of Hurricane Katrina evacuees and the long-term reconstruction of housing infrastructure.
September Consumer Sentiment Falls
New York, NY, September 16, 2005-- The University of Michigan's preliminary index of consumer sentiment fell to 76.9 from 89.1 in August.
Pier 1 Expects Sales Increase in November
Fort Worth, TX, September 16, 2005--Pier 1 Imports said its sales would finally pick up in November after months of declines and the news helped push the struggling home retailer's shares up about 6 percent.
Globus Cork Earns Award for Cork Flooring
New York, NY, September 16, 2005--Globus Cork announced that it won the Most Valuable Product Award for 2005, presented by Hanley Wood, which publishes 22 magazines in the building and construction industry, for both the commercial and residential markets
Clayton Miller Expands Tricycle Services to Produc
Chattanooga, TN., September 19, 2005--In April of this year, Clayton Miller partnered with sustainable design company Tricycle to offer fast, accurate carpet samples to the hospitality industry.
Linens N Things Ponders Sale
Clifton, NJ, September 16, 2005--Shares of Linens N Things rose to a new 52-week high Wednesday on news that the company may put itself on the market.