Toll Brothers 2Q Profit Up
Horsham, PA, May 23, 2006--Toll Brothers Inc., said its fiscal second-quarter profit edged up 3 percent, but the company warned that excess inventory and weak consumer confidence will crimp earnings for the year.
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LEED 2.2 Applications Can Be Submitted Online
Washington, DC, May 23, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council has announced that project teams using LEED version 2.2 for new construction can now submit their applications for certification via LEED Online.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, May 23, 2006--Chain store sales eased in the latest week as shoppers lacked a strong catalyst for spending, according to a report on Tuesday.
Flooring a Culprit in Scotland’s Noise Problem
London, England, May 23, 2006--According to a new survey, Scots are Britain’s noisiest neighbours. The survey said that one in 10 is regularly driven to distraction by banging and crashing next door, and that uncarpeted flooring may be the reason.
Topps Tiles 1H Earnings Off
London, England, May 23, 2006--Topps Tiles said on Tuesday that first-half like-for-like revenue fell 4 percent as pretax profit dropped 6.7 percent.
Rietveldt to Leave Tarkett
Piscataway, NJ, May 23, 2006--According to an announcement from American Standard Companies, John Rietveldt has been named vice president and general manager of the company’s Bath and Kitchen business in Europe, which is based in Brussels, Belgium. He wil
Sam Green Named Kaindel One Distribution Director
Cranford, NJ, May 22, 2006--Kaindl USA Corporation has announced the appointment of flooring industry veteran Sam L. Green to the newly created post of director of sales for Kaindl One laminate distribution.
Class Action Suit Filed Against Home Depot
Pittsburgh, PA, May 21, 2006--The Law Office of Alfred G. Yates Jr., PC announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on behalf of all securities purchasers of Home Depot.
AIA Launches “Blueprint for America”
Washington, DC, May 22, 2006 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today launched a nationwide community service program titled “Blueprint for America: A Gift to the Nation” by funding the first 60 grants for collaborative visioning
NRF Support Net Neutrality Legislation
Washington, DC, May 22, 2006 --The National Retail Federation today welcomed introduction of a House bill that would require “net neutrality” among companies providing Internet service.