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UK’s Topps Sales Off, Earnings Up

London, England, January 10, 2006--Ceramic tile and wood flooring specialist Topps Tiles saw sales fall 4.4% during the first 13 weeks of its current financial year.

D.R. Horton New Home Orders Up 19%

Fort Worth, TX, January 10, 2006--D.R. Horton Inc., the largest U.S. home builder, on Tuesday said orders for new homes rose nearly 19 percent in the latest quarter.

Mohawk Set to Sell $1.4B Notes

Calhoun, GA, January 10, 2006--Mohawk Industries Inc., plans to sell $1.4 billion notes in a two-part offering this week, market sources said on Monday.

Cavalier Expects 4Q Sales Increase

Addison, AL, January 10, 2006--Manufactured housing company Cavalier Homes announced that it expects to report total revenue of approximately $97-$100 million for the fourth quarter of 2005 that ended December 31.

Indiana Retail Operation Stays in the Family

Indianapolis, IN, January 9, 2006-- Late last month, Doug Pope reached a milestone: He and his wife, Polly, became owners of Clyde's Carpet in Avon, a company founded by his stepfather, Clyde Millhorn, in 1976.

Dalton to Host Katrina Benefit Concert

Dalton, GA--A benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Katrina will be held January 27th in Dalton's historic Wink Theater, according to David Aft, president of the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia in Dalton.

Afghans Dominate Saudi Prayer Mat Market

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 9, 2006--Afghan carpet merchants on Jeddah's Bukharia street are doing a brisk business in prayer mats, an essential item for the estimated two million pilgrims flocking to the Saudi holy city of Mecca.