JC Penney Earnings Up in 3Q
Plano, TX, November 16--J.C. Penney Co. reported third-quarter earning that rose 86.3 percent, helped by stronger sales and fewer markdowns.
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Coverings Calls for 2005 PRISM Stone in Architectu
Alexandria, VA, November 15--Coverings, the tile and stone marketplace in the Americas, announced today the call for entries to the 2005 PRISM Stone in Architecture Awards.
Indiana Tile Distributor Plans Major Expansion
Fort Wayne, IN, November 12--Eagle Tile Distributors plans to invest more than $1 million to a larger, more visible location near Glenbrook Square, according to the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.
Trade Deficit Narrows in September
Washington, DC, November 10--The trade deficit in international trade of goods and services fell to $51.56 billion in September from a downwardly revised shortfall of $53.55 billion in August, according to a Commerce Department report.
Collins & Aikman 3Q Loss Widens, Lowers ‘04 Outloo
Troy, MI, November 9--Automotive interiors supplier Collins & Aikman Corp. said its quarterly net loss widened as it took restructuring and impairment charges.
Domotex 2005 Expecting Over 1,000 Exhibitors
Hannover, Germany, November 8—Domotex, the annual focal point in the international carpet and floor coverings industry, puts the emphasis of Domotex 2005 on presentation, information and communication.
NAR Opens New Environmentally Advanced Building
Washington, DC, November 1--The National Association of Realtors today officially opened for business in Washington, D.C.'s most environmentally advanced commercial building, which is expected to receive "green" certification.
Mannington Expands in Alabama
Epes, AL, October 29--Mannington Mills has completed the purchase of land necessary for the expansion of its operations in the Sumter county area, according to the Demopolis Alabama Times.
Interface Celebrates Nearly 60 Million Pounds of R
Atlanta, GA, October 28--It's been ten years since Interface founder Ray Anderson first introduced his company's journey to sustainability -- an early vision that appears to be paying off.
Alexander Anisimov Launches Line of Handcrafted Ca
Beverly Hills, CA, October 27--Moscow-based floor covering designer and manufacturer Alexander Anisimov is presenting the first in his line of fine custom handcrafted and designed carpets.