Home Depot Sticks With Estimates
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 17-Home Depot expects to meet its sales target for 2003 despite the prospect of a U.S. war against Iraq.
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China Develops New Type of Ceramic
Beijing, China, Mar. 12--A new high tech ceramic tile that China hopes will replace traditional tile will soon be released on the international and domestic market.
Domco Tarkett’s Yearly Earnings Rise
Farnham, Quebec, Mar. 13--During the fiscal year ended December 31, Domco Tarkett Inc. recorded net earnings of $16.0 million or $0.63 per share, up from $8.2 million or $0.32 for the previous year, an increase of 95.5%.
China Sets Up Green Hotel Certification
Wuhang, China, Mar. 12--As pollution-free has become an officially important standard to grade a hotel, the Chinese hotel industry has become increasingly aware of environmental protection.
Interface Launches Residential Carpet Tile
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 13--Interface, Inc. has launched InterfaceFLOR, Inc., a new company created to bring high style modular floorcovering to the residential market. Beginning mid-March, InterfaceFLOR tile will be sold directly to consumers at www.interfacef
Rocky Bleier To Speak At NAFCD’s Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL, Mar. 12--The National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will feature former pro football player Rocky Bleier as a keynote presenter at the NAFCD’s 32nd Annual Meeting, "Leaders Meeting Leaders," October 17-20 in Toronto, Ont
Retail Sales Drop
Washington, DC, Mar. 13--War worries and snow storms kept shoppers away from the stores, driving down sales at the nations' retailers by 1.6% in February. The worst showing in 15 months was another ominous sign for the sputtering economy.
Housewares Show Gets Makeover
Rosemont, IL, Mar. 13--When the International Housewares Show moves to March in 2004, the spring timeframe won't be the only thing new about the housewares industry's premier market event.
Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Shoot Up
Omaha, NE, Mar. 10--Insurance gains fueled Berkshire Hathaway's $4.2 billion in net income for 2002, one year after it earned only $795 million as it paid out claims in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, chairman Warren Buffett said in his annual report
Indoor Mold A Problem in U.S. Homes
Denver, CO, Mar. 10--A new study by the University of Arizona has found that mold is pervasive in homes nationwide, thriving in household sites that are not routinely cleaned and disinfected.