Retailer of the Year Honored
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 2--On the final day of Surfaces 04, Floor Focus Magazine honored four retailers who participated in the first Best Practices Retail Forum as Retailers of the Year for 2003.
Today's Flooring News
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Sherwin-Williams' Earnings Up
Cleveland, OH, Feb. 5--Sherwin-Williams Co.'s fourth-quarter earnings rose 24 percent, aided by improved sales overseas and at its U.S. paint stores.
Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.6%
Washington, DC, Feb. 6--Payrolls grew in January at the fastest clip in three years but fell short of expectations.
Home Depot Wins Award From EPA
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 5--The Home Depot announced that the company has received the National Product Campaign Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Solutia to Raise Nylon Fiber Price
St. Louis, MO, Feb. 5--Solutia Inc. has announced a price increase on nylon carpet fiber for the contract carpet market segment.
Collins & Aikman's CFO Steps Down
Dalton, GA, Feb. 6--Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc. a Tandus company, today announced that Darrel V. McCay is leaving his positions as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary of C&A.
Linens 'n Things Quarterly Profit Up
Clifton, NJ, Feb. 4--Linens 'n Things Inc. on Wednesday said quarterly profit rose nearly 15 percent.
Major Retailers Report Strong January Sales
New York, NY, Feb. 5--Record-breaking cold temperatures and clearance sales helped lift January sales above expectations for many of the nation's retailers.
Worker Productivity Slowed at Year End
Washington, DC, Feb. 5--The productivity of American workers slowed in the fourth quarter.
Condo Sales Break Annual Record
Washington, DC, Feb. 4--Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives surged to another annual record in 2003.