DuPont 2Q Earnings Off on Restructuring Charges
Wilmington, DL, July 27--DuPont Co. said its quarterly profit fell after taking charges for jobs cuts and the sale of its carpet and textiles business.
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Summitville Tile Prepares for Comeback
Summitville, OH, July 27-- Summitville Tiles is prepared to leave bankruptcy court protection with orders from some big-name customers, according to the Vindicator.
June New Home Sales Off 0.8%
Washington, DC, July 27--Sales of new homes fell only slightly in June from the record sales pace set last month, the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.
Consumer Confidence Up Again in July
New York, July 27--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which increased sharply in June, posted further gains in July.
Existing-Homes Sales Up 2.1% in June
Washington, July 26--Sales of existing single-family homes set another record in June, with an improving economy and favorable affordability conditions helping to satisfy a strong market demand.
Martha May Serve Sentence Early
New York, July 26--Martha Stewart is thinking about voluntarily starting her five-month prison sentence while still appealing her conviction, her lawyer said Monday.
CPSC and Pottery Barn Recall Rugs
Washington, July 26--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Pottery Barn announced a voluntary recall of a rug imported from India.
US Plastic Lumber Files Chapter 11
Boca Raton, July 26--US Plastic Lumber, Corp. has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Tarkett Enhances Most Valuable Partners Program
Whitehall, PA, July 26--Tarkett Residential has announced enhancements to the Tarkett Most Valuable Partner (MVP) Program, a points-based incentive program launched earlier this year.
StarNet Sponsors IIDA Reception
Ridgefield, CT, July 26--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative sponsored the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) summer networking reception, held in June 2004, for the fourth consecutive year.