Target’s Earnings Up 11% in 4Q
Minneapolis, MN, February 17,--Target Corp. in the fourth quarter posted earnings that were up 11 percent to $825 million, or $0.91 per share, from $823 million, or $0.90 a share in the prior year.
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Leading Indicators Slide in January
New York, February 17--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.3 percent, the coincident index remained unchanged and the lagging index increased 0.3 percent in January.
Carpet One’s Installation Excellence Program Celeb
Manchester, NH, February 17--Over a decade ago, Carpet One recognized one of the biggest challenges facing floor covering retailers: the need to improve communication and teamwork between salespeople and installers in order to provide the best service to
Bruce Hardwood Introducing New Lines in 2005
Lancaster, PA, February 17--Consumers will see an array of new Bruce Hardwood Flooring in 2005, starting with 59 new choices across eight lines including a new Distressed Oak collection.
Home Solutions of America to Acquire Residential G
Dallas, TX, February 17--Home Solutions of America Inc., a niche provider of specialty residential services, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Cornerstone Building and Remodeling Inc.
Wal-Mart 4Q Earnings Up 16.2%
Bentonville, AR, February 17--Wal-Mart reported fourth quarter earnings that were up 16.2 percent to $3.16 billion, or $0.75 per share.
US Floors Buys Natural Cork
Dalton, GA, February 17--US Floors bought Natural Cork and is now operating under the brand names Natural Floors and Natural Cork.
Carpet One Presents Awards at Winter Convention
Manchester, NH, February 16--Carpet One congratulates the top retailers and industry leaders who were recently recognized at the 2005 Carpet One International Winter Convention held in Grapevine, Texas.
Mullican Tech 101 Schedule Announced
Johnson City, TN, February 16--A new year means new opportunities, and Mullican Flooring is gearing up for another year of Mullican Tech 101. The two-day training classes are free and provide a better understanding of hardwood flooring.
Armstrong Launches Two New Resilient Collections
Lancaster, PA, February 16--Style and design, with the emphasis on current, on-trend patterns, is the imprint of the newest resilient flooring from Armstrong Floor Products.