Remodeling Market Grew In 1Q
Washington, DC, May 25--Remodeling activity showed strong growth in the first quarter of 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
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NAFCD Presents Ceramic Education Program in Midwes
Chicago, May 25--The successful ceramic tile program "The Revealing Truth about Ceramic Tile – Including Porcelain and Glass: Putting the Profitable Pieces Together" found an enthusiastic audience in the Midwest during its fourth regional presentation.
Consumers Using Internet to Find Residential Contr
Golden, CO, May 25--ServiceMagic, Inc. reported today that it has now helped over 3 million homeowners in the United States find a local home service professional.
Stainmaster Flooring Fashion Premiere Extended Thr
Salem, NJ, May 25--Due to the success of the Stainmaster Flooring Fashion Premiere sale, the event has been extended through June 17, 2005.
Stanton Selected as Choice Brand by Trump
Syosset, NY, May 25--Stanton Carpet Corporation, importer of high quality wool and synthetic broadloom products and area rugs, was chosen to be featured in two high profile mediums.
Concrete Floors Becoming a More Attractive Option
Edmond, OK, May 25--When thinking of flooring, usually what comes to mind is a choice of tile, carpet or wood.
Wood Flooring an Art Form to North Carolina Retail
Jacksonville, NC, May 24--Terry Jones is a self-described wood snob.
Rugs Direct Plans 100 Stores in Seven Years
Winchester, VA, May 24--With its new web-based distribution management system that automates order processing, Rugs Direct has more than doubled its order-handling capacity.
Chain Stores Sales Slip 0.2% Last Week
New York, NY, May 24--Chain store retail sales fell in the latest week, but compared with the same year-earlier week were up strongly, a report said on Tuesday.
Insurers Balking at Asbestos Trust Fund
Washington, DC, May 25--Despite more than three decades of efforts by the insurance industry to seek final settlement of scores of asbestos-related claims, a large contingent of insurers has concluded that Sen. Arlen Specter's trust fund proposal simp