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Danville, VA, March 4--Columbia Flooring signed on to be an exhibitor at Interzum 2005, the biennial European trade fair for suppliers to the kitchen and interiors industry, which will be held in Cologne, Germany.
Washington, DC, March 3--Productivity in the fourth quarter rose at an annual rate of 2.1 percent, according to the federal Labor Department.
Farnham, Quebec, March 3--Retail sales personnel this year can earn extra dollars when they register for the Domco Reward$ Program, offered in partnership with American Express.
Red Bank, NJ, March 3—-Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings for the first quarter that were up 41 percent over the previous year. The company also boosted expectations for second-quarter and full-year results.
New York, March 3—Retailers posted better than expected sales in February as consumers appeared to be reassured of an improving economy.
Manchester, NH, March 3--The Flooring America and Flooring Canada first-ever Sales Professional Convention gave member sales teams a better understanding of the important role they play.
Tempe, AZ, March 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in February 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Thomasville, NC, March 2--Hiring continues at Belgian-based manufacturer Unilin Flooring as the company completes work on expanding its facilities to a total of 1.1 million square feet when complete.
Red Bank, NJ, March 2--Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. acquired privately held homebuilder Town & Country Homes Inc. for an undisclosed price in a deal expected to boost 2005 earnings by 5 cents per share.
Lancaster, PA, March 2-- Armstrong World Industries, according to the Lancaster New Era, still will have to do business with one hand tied behind its back.