Linens 'n' Things Losses Widen in 1Q
Clinton, NJ, April 20--Linens 'n' Things Inc. reported a net loss in the first of $4.1 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with a loss of $1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier.
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Tarkett Comments on Aconcagua Laminate Joint Ventu
Farnham, Quebec, April 18--Tarkett, Inc., announced that the company has entered into a joint venture with Aconcagua Timber Corp., a North American wood panel manufacturing company.
ASCR Awards Recognize Editorial Excellence
Millersville, MD, April 20--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) recognized two of its members for their outstanding contributions to the Association’s monthly magazine.
House of Taylor Partners with Kathy Ireland
Los Angeles, April 21--House of Taylor Jewelry announced last week that it will partner with Kathy Ireland Worldwide, the design and marketing firm with over $1 billion in annual retail sales, to bring Fashion and Bridal Collections to market.
Producer Prices Up in March
Washington, DC, April 19--Producer prices rose 0.7% in March, according to the Labor Department.
Bentley Prince Street Intros Environmentally-Frien
Los Angeles, CA, April 19--Bentley Prince Street has created and launched a unique new packaging and sampling system designed to significantly reduce its impact on the environment as well as increase functionality.
Builders Remain Largely Upbeat In April
Washington, DC, April 19--Strong demand for new single-family homes is helping buoy builder confidence as the market heads into the late spring selling season, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders.
Home Builder D.R. Horton’s 2Q Earnings Up 56%
Fort Worth, TX, April 19--D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. home builder, on Tuesday reported its quarterly profit rose 56 percent.
Dow Names Merszei EVP & CFO
Midland, MI, April 19--Geoffery E. Merszei has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-designate of The Dow Chemical Company.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, April 19--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as retailers saw an increase in demand for seasonal apparel, a retail report said on Tuesday.