Home Builder Extends Warranty
Dallas, TX, Apr. 1--Centex Homes, one of the nation's leading residential homebuilders, today announced it will include a two-year fit and finish warranty on new homes it sells.
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Bed Bath & Beyond Posts Earnings Increase
Union, NJ, Mar. 31--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s earnings rose 37 percent in its latest quarter, as new stores and acquisitions drove sales up 24 percent.
Producer Price Index Rises Slightly
Washington, DC, Apr. 1--U.S. inflation in the pipeline eased in February, validating the Federal Reserve's judgment that it can keep interest rates low until it sees a clear recovery in the job market.
Columbia to Increase Solid Flooring Prices
Danville, VA, Mar. 31--Columbia Flooring today announced a forthcoming 7% to 10% price increase on its entire range of 3/4-inch solid oak hardwood flooring products.
Construction Spending Off In February
Washington, DC, Apr. 1--Spending on new construction eased in February as residential building slowed, the government said on Thursday.
Merrill Downgrades Wal-Mart & Other Retailers
Chicago, IL, Apr. 1--Merrill Lynch lowered its investment rating on Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and other top retailers on Thursday amid concerns that sales growth would taper off in the second half of the year.
Tile of Spain Names 2004 Industry Award Winner
Castellón, Spain, Apr. 1--The 2004 Tile of Spain Industry Award, formerly known as the Jerry Fisher Memorial Award, was given to Richard Johnson, Vice President of Florida Flooring Products.
Industry Pioneer James Brown Dies at 76
Dalton, GA, Apr. 1--James E. Brown, the founder of Brown Printing and Brown Industries, died at his home Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 76.
Floors 2 Go Now Public
London, UK, Apr. 1--Floors 2 Go announces Thursday its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") via an accelerated IPO.
Q.E.P. Acquires Australian Tool Company
Boca Raton, FL, Mar. 31--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. today announced that it has acquired Crestwin Trade Supplies Pty, Ltd., an Australian distributor of flooring tools with sales of approximately $5 million in 2003.