Home Depot Canada to Open 11 Stores in 11 Weeks
Toronto, Ontario, November 3, 2005--Home Depot Canada said it will expand its store base rapidly over the next 11 weeks, adding a million square feet of retail space.
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Beazer 4Q Earnings More Than Double
Atlanta, GA, November 3, 2005--Beazer Homes USA posted earnings that more than doubled in the fourth quarter reaching $164.4 million, or $3.61 per share.
Consumer Tastes Drive International Change in Rug
Wellington, New Zealand, November 3, 2005--Changing consumer tastes in home decor are causing problems for European and Middle Eastern carpet makers.
Former Buddy's Carpet Owners Plead Innocent to
Cincinnati, OH, November 2, 2005--Two former owners of retailer Buddy's Carpet have pleaded innocent to charges that they purchased sham insurance policies to lower their income taxes.
NRF: Tax Reform Proposal Would Drive Up Consumer P
Washington, DC, November 2, 2005--Consumer prices for products ranging from clothing to gasoline could increase by nearly one-third under a proposal to tax imports included in a report submitted to Treasury Secretary John Snow today by the President’s Adv
Blanchon of France Launches Polyurethane Lacquer f
Lyons, France, November 2, 2005--Blanchon of France has launched S.D. AQUA, a 100% water-based polyurethane lacquer for wood flooring.
Quick•Step Holds Self-Inspection Clinics for Retai
Thomasville, North Carolina, November 2, 2005 – Quick•Step recently sponsored self-inspection clinics for several floor covering dealers who are part of the company’s Presidential program.
Forbo Adhesives Buys Oregon Company
Durham, NC, November 2, 2005--Forbo Adhesives LLC has bought the assets of Industrial Adhesives Inc. for an undisclosed price, the company announced Tuesday.
IFDA-New York Honors Designers for Sustainable Des
New York, NY, November 2, 2005--For their outstanding contributions toward sustainable design, six design-industry leaders will be honored by the New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) with induction into the organ
Ride Rugs Expands Customized Floor Rug and Counter
Salt Lake City, November 2, 2005--Ride Rugs USA has expanded its line of customized floor rugs and counter mats with powerful designs.