ASID Announces 2005 Design Award Honorees
Washington, DC, January 20, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2005 design award honorees.
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Sherwin-Williams Hikes 2005 Sales and Earnings For
Cleveland, OH, January 20, 2006--Sherwin-Williams Co., raised its fourth-quarter earnings forecast on better-than-expected sales, sending its shares up more than 4 percent.
Propex’s Purchase of SI Positive for Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, January 20, 2006--Propex Fabrics Inc.'s pending purchase of Chattanooga-based SI Corp. means new jobs for the city, SI's president and CEO said.
Firms Changing the Way they View Older Consumers
New York, NY, January 20, 2006--Retailers must quickly change the way they think about older consumers to better capture some of the $1.7 trillion people over 50 years of age spend on goods and services, consulting firm Deloitte & Touche USA said.
eRugGallery.com Provides Knowledge Base for Handma
Redwood City, California, January 19, 2006--Afshar, Bakhtiari, Bijar, Esfahan, Farahan, Ghouchan, Hamadan, Heriz, Kashan, Kerman, Mashad, Nain, Qashghai, Qum, Saruk, Serapi, Shiraz, Sultanabad, and Tabriz.
International Builders’ Show Draws 105,000
Orlando, FL, January 19, 2006--More than 105,000 housing professionals gathered in Orlando last week, making the 2006 International Builders’ Show (IBS) the most successful and well-attended annual convention in the history of the National Association of
Carpet One & 3M Announce EverGuard Contest Winners
Manchester, NH, January 19, 2005--Carpet One and 3M recently announced the winners of their EverGuard sales contest, designed as a friendly competition among Carpet One sales professionals that also increased sales and member profitability.
Builder Sentiment Stabilizes In January
Washington, DC, January 18, 2006 - A drop in mortgage rates and a rise in consumer confidence helped to stabilize the confidence and market expectations of single-family home builders, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fa
Home Depot Unveils 2010 Growth Targets
Atlanta, GA, January 19, 2006--Home Depot today unveiled its growth targets for 2010 at its annual meeting with the investment community.
Beazer Home 1Q Earnings Up 29%
Atlanta, GA, January 19, 2006--Beazer Homes USA Inc., reported quarterly earnings that rose 29 percent, as higher sales in the Southeast, Arizona and Colorado outstripped fewer closings in California and Nevada.