Surfaces 2007 Conference Program Offers 42 Session
Dallas, TX, December 21, 2006--The conference program at Surfaces 2007 offers floor covering professionals what they need to know to help grow their businesses and increase their bottom line.
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Foamex Sets Record Date of Rights Offering
Linwood, PA, December 21, 2006--Foamex International has set December 29, 2006 at the close of trading as the record date for its previously-announced rights offering.
Goodfellow 1Q Earnings Up
Delson Quebec, December 21, 2006--Lumber and hardwood flooring distributor Goodfellow Inc. today reported net income for the first three months ended November 30, 2006 of $5.5 million or $1.28 per share compared to $3.1 million or $0.74 per share for the
NAR Concerned Over Jump in Foreclosure Rate
Washington, DC, December 20, 2006--The National Association of Realtors said it is concerned over the rising rate of defaults and foreclosures occurring in many areas around the country, and many realtors believe that some families don’t understand the ri
Hovnanian Posts 4Q Loss
Red Bank, NJ, December 19, 2006--Hovnanian Enterprises reported a loss in its fiscal fourth-quarter, but forecast a profit of $1.50 to $2 a share in fiscal 2007.
Mannington Sponsors Art With A Heart Auction
Calhoun, Georgia, December 15, 2006--Once again to ring in the New Year, Mannington is continuing the tradition of not only celebrating young artists but also supporting a worthy cause nationwide.
Wear-Dated Launches By The Foot Campaign
Kennesaw, GA, December 13, 2006--Wear-Dated will be stepping into 2007 with a new By The Foot marketing campaign.
Billingsley Receives FloorExpo Lifetime Achievemen
Marietta, GA, December 12, 2006--At the annual FloorExpo conference in Denver, Colorado, Home Solutions member Bill Billingsley was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the executives at FloorExpo.
Fewer Homes for Sales in Major Markets
New York, NY, December 12, 2006--The number of homes listed for sale in 18 major metropolitan areas at the end of November was down 4 percent from a month earlier.
Top Names Scheduled to Headline Coverings 2007
Alexandria, VA, December 12, 2006--A who’s who of experts has been tapped to speak at Coverings 2007. Heading the roster is Bernard M. Markstein, III, director of forecasting and assistant staff vice president, National Association of Home Builders, who w