Linens 'n' Things Losses Widen in 1Q
Clinton, NJ, April 20--Linens 'n' Things Inc. reported a net loss in the first of $4.1 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with a loss of $1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier.
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StonExpo & Marmomacc Announce Endorsement Agreemen
Dallas, TX, April 20--Marmomacc, the world's largest exhibition in the natural stone industry, and StonExpo, the leading North American exhibition for the stone industry, have entered into a mutual endorsement agreement.
March CPI Up 0.6%
Washington, DC, April 20—The Labor Department reported this morning that its consumer price index rose 0.6% in March and its core index rose 0.4%.
Honeywell 1Q Earnings Beat Expectations
Morris Township, NJ, April 20--Honeywell International Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that were better than expected, driven by strong performance across its operating segments.
Next NOFMA Inspector School Set for August
Memphis, TN, April 20--NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association will offer its next NOFMA-Certified Wood Flooring Inspector school August 20-24, at the Holiday Inn Select, East Memphis.
Dow Names Merszei EVP & CFO
Midland, MI, April 19--Geoffery E. Merszei has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-designate of The Dow Chemical Company.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, April 19--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as retailers saw an increase in demand for seasonal apparel, a retail report said on Tuesday.
IDS Scheer Launches ARIS SmartPath for Flooring Ma
Dalton, GA, April 19--IDS Scheer, a provider of business process tools and services is unveiling a new ARIS SmartPath solution.
Bentley Prince Street Intros Environmentally-Frien
Los Angeles, CA, April 19--Bentley Prince Street has created and launched a unique new packaging and sampling system designed to significantly reduce its impact on the environment as well as increase functionality.
Builders Remain Largely Upbeat In April
Washington, DC, April 19--Strong demand for new single-family homes is helping buoy builder confidence as the market heads into the late spring selling season, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders.