T.J. Maxx Parent to Open Home Furnishings Stores
St. Petersburg, FL, July 12--TJX Cos. is planning to open several of its new HomeGoods stores in the Tampa Bay area in the next few years.
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Retail Profits Off in 3Q 2004, Sales Up
Washington, DC, July 12--After-tax profits of retail corporations with assets of $50 million and over totaled $11.4 billion in the third quarter 2004, down $1.6 billion from the preceding quarter but up $1.8 billion from the same quarter a year ago.
Sears Names Joan Chow Senior VP and Chief Marketin
Hoffman Estates, IL, July 12--Sears has named Joan Chow, 44, to the post of senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Sears Retail, effective immediately.
Ireland’s Kingspan Says 1H Earnings `Well Ahead
Cavan, Ireland, July 12-- Kingspan Group Plc, Ireland's largest maker of flooring and insulation panels, said its first half results were ``well ahead'' of the year earlier period as demand rose and pressure on raw material costs eased.
Florida Retailer Reopens in a Big Way
Charlotte Harbor, FL, July 14--According to Don Kaminski, his new Flooring Warehouse is the area's largest flooring showroom.
Home Depot in Partnership to Create and Refurbish
Atlanta, GA, July 12--Home Depot and the national nonprofit organization KaBOOM! today announced an unprecedented community initiative to create and refurbish 1,000 playspaces in 1,000 days throughout North America.
Commerce Secretary Wants Results from Chinese Trad
Washington, DC, July 12--US commerce and trade officials say they want to see "results," not just promises, from China on trade issues such as protecting intellectual property rights and granting greater market access.
Shaw Reorganizes Sales Divisions, Creates New Posi
Dalton, GA, July 11--Shaw Industries recently reorganized its residential sales divisions to work more closely with retail customers and enhance business development.
Laticrete Named TileAmerica Supplier of the Year
Bethany, CT, July 11--Laticrete International has received the title of TileAmerica “Supplier of the Year."
Mohawk Hardwood Launches Santa Barbara
Dalton, GA, July 11--Mohawk’s new Santa Barbara hardwood gives dealers an entry-level price point for the rapidly growing hand scraped category—and provides consumers with exceptional value.