1,200 Plus Exhibitors Expected at Coverings 2006
Alexandria, VA, February 8, 2006--The tile and stone industry is in high-octane mode as Coverings 2006 quickly approaches.
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Home Solutions Launches Value-Added Products at Bu
Marietta, GA, February 8, 2006--Home Solutions by FloorExpo received a favorable response from builders attending the International Builder Show held January 11-14 in Orlando, Florida.
NAHB Announces 2006 Pillars of the Industry Finali
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today announced the finalists for its 2006 Pillars of the Industry Awards.
Senate to Vote Today on Asbestos Bill Debate
Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--The Senate set a vote for Tuesday on whether to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits as senators hurled verbal brickbats over the legislation and the intense lobbying it has engendered.
Toll Bros. 1Q Revenue Up $1.33B
Horsham, PA, February 7, 2006--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter revenue rose 35 percent to about $1.33 billion.
Missouri Retail Worker Arrest for Theft
Columbia, MO, February 7, 2006--A Centralia woman was arrested Monday and charged with a felony in connection with the theft of more than $25,000 from the Columbia carpet store where she worked.
Chain Store Sales Up 3.8% Last Week
New York, NY, February 7, 2006--According to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC. Sales index, chain store sales rose 2.0 percent in the week ended February 4.
ASID Announces Special Events to Highlight Interio
Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers has announced several special events and offerings to highlight Interiors 06.
Federated to Sell 10 Stores
Cincinnati, OH, February 7, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc. said Monday it would sell 10 mall department store locations for an undisclosed sum to Boscov's Inc.
Home Depot Tests Kiosks in Malls
Atlanta, GA, February 7, 2006--According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Home Depot is testing small kiosks at local malls where shoppers can surf the chain's Web site and look at its catalogs.