Existing-Home Sales Up 5.2%
Washington, DC, March 23, 2006--Existing-home sales rose in February following five months of decline, indicating a stabilization is taking place in the market, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Columbia Flooring's New Appointments
Danville, VA, March 23, 2006--Columbia Flooring has announced three new appointments to the company's sales and marketing organization.
SBIC is NAHB’s Green Advocate of the Year
Washington, DC, March 23, 2006--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announced that they have been named Green Advocate of the Year in the Group category.
FloorExpo Winners of ‘Body For Life’ Challenge
Marietta, GA, March 23, 2006--For FloorExpo the expression, ‘Physical fitness before mental fitness,’ is more than a motto; it is a key value for the nation's largest finishing contractor network.
Jobless Claims Off 11,000
Washington, DC, March 23, 2006--First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 302,000 in the week ending March 18, the Labor Department said today.
Study: Companies' Email Response Slipping
New York, NY, March 21, 2006--JupiterResearch, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation, has found that of the 92% of Web sites offering email as a customer support option, only 41% acknowledge receipt of customers' messages with automated email respons
Q.E.P. Lenders Waive Non-compliance
Boca Raton, FL, March 22, 2006--In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Q.E.P. Co., said it became aware it was in violation of financial covenants under its credit facility.
Interface Shares Off on Downgrades
New York, NY, March 22, 2006--Shares of Interface Inc., fell yesterday on Tuesday after two brokers cut their ratings on the company over valuation concerns after a recent rally in its stock price.
Omnova Posts Smaller 1Q Loss
Fairlawn, OH, March 22, 2006--Omnova Solutions Inc., reported a smaller fiscal first-quarter loss Tuesday, as the year-ago quarter was weighed down by hefty charges.
International Design Guild Sponsors 2006 Awards
Manchester, NH, March 22, 2006--Being Bold, Being Passionate, Finding Space In The Spot Light is the rule rather than the exception at International Design Guild, an alliance of luxury floor covering showrooms.