Surfaces '05 Tops 1,000 Exhibitors, Sets Recor
Dallas, TX, January 6--Surfaces '05, which will take place January 26-28 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, will have more than 1,000 exhibiting companies.
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Homebuilders: Multifamily Housing Trending Up
Washington, DC, January 6--Apartment and condo builders are optimistic that the multifamily housing market will continue to strengthen over the next six months, according to the latest Multifamily Market Index.
2005 Builders' Show Anticipates Over 90,000 At
Orlando, FL, January 6--Upwards of 90,000 are expected to show up for their industry’s largest annual trade show and exposition, the 2005 International Builders’ Show.
UK’s Stoddard Goes Into Receivership
Kilmarnock, Scotland, January 6—-Stoddard International went into receivership on Thursday after failing to secure a last-ditch financial lifeline from its bankers according to business.scotsman.com.
Flooring Adventures Intros Interlocking Tiles
Richmond, VA, January 6-- Flooring Adventures LLC has launched Tuff-Seal, a new line of vinyl interlocking floor tiles for commercial and residential use. The tiles contain a patented hidden interlock system.
Retailers' December Sales Up
New York, NY, January 6—-The nation’s top retailers including Wal-Mart, Federated Department Stores and Best Buy posted December sales gains after steep discounts spurred a late surge in holiday shopping.
Weekly Jobless Claims Up on Seasonal Factors
Washington, DC, January 6--Initial jobless claims jumped unexpectedly last week by 43,000, taking claims to their highest level since late September, a government report showed on Thursday -- but an official noted there were seasonal adjustment difficulti
Business Community Displeased with Draft Asbestos
Washington, DC, January 6--Businesses facing asbestos claims are chafing at the latest draft bill aimed at limiting their liability, even as President George W. Bush on Wednesday increased pressure on parties to broker a deal.
Former Federated CEO Charged with Perjury
New York, January 5--James Zimmerman, former chairman and chief executive of Federated Department Stores, was indicted for perjury on Tuesday by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.
Boone Distributors Moving
Lakeland, FL, January 5-- A new home is in the works for Boone Distributors. The flooring distributor and wholesaler has hired Lakeland's Folsom Construction to build its 4,300-square-foot offices.