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New York, October 18--Homebuilders are set for trouble ahead, with next year's earnings from four of the leading housing companies set to run lower than Wall Street expects, according to a hedge fund manager quoted in the latest edition of Barron'
Washington, October 15—Retail sales rose 1.5 percent in September, the most in six months, led by spending on automobiles and general merchandise.
Atlanta, GA, October 14--The U.S. home improvement industry is looking to build business with U.S. Hispanics in hopes of cashing in on a market that could be as big as $30 billion.
Greenville, SC, October 13 – The 2004 edition of the American Textile Machinery Exhibition-International drew an audience of decision makers with more than 68% of ATME-I 2004 attendees at the department manager level or above.
Grand Rapids, MI, October 12-- Universal Forest Products announced record results for the third quarter, including a 20% increase in net earnings.
Hoffman Estates, IL, October 8--In a deepening commitment to Hispanic, African American and Asian shoppers across the country, Sears, Roebuck and Co. is revamping 97 of its full-line stores this month to enhance the retail experience for diverse multicult
Farnham, Québec, October 6--Tarkett is in receipt of Congoleum’s allegations of infringement on Congoleum U.S. Patent #6,730,388 B2 and has no information suggesting that Tarkett is in violation of that patent.
Bombay, India, October 4-- The world's largest producers of synthetic polymers or conventional plastics are making feverish attempts to develop biodegradable plastics or bio-polymers.
Calhoun, GA, September 30-SI Flooring Systems is announcing a 6% price increase across its entire product line of carpet backing products as a result of escalating raw material prices and higher fixed costs. The price increase is effective on all shipment
Chicago, September 30 – Distributors have the opportunity to know the minds of leaders from all levels of the supply chain at the upcoming National Association of the Floor Covering Distributors 33rd Annual Meeting.