Renaissance Tile & Bath Opens New DC Location
Atlanta, GA, July 21--Renaissance Tile & Bath has expanded its showroom presence through a new location in the Washington, D.C., area.
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H2O Concepts Launches Flooring Unit
Dubai, Saudi Arabia, July 21--H2O Concepts is poised to launch an aggressive marketing campaign for its newly-established flooring division, following its recent tie-up with Tarkett, a leading French manufacturer of flooring tiles.
Invista Launches Stainmaster Cushion with Moisture
Atlanta, GA, July 21—Invista has announced the introduction of Stainmaster carpet cushion.
Honeywell’s 2Q Earnings Up 13%
Morris Township, NJ, July 21 – Honeywell today announced second quarter earnings per share of $0.42, an increase of $0.05 or 14% over the prior year.
Mohawk 2Q Earnings Up 16%
Calhoun, GA, July 21--Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced record diluted earnings per share (EPS) and net earnings for the second quarter of 2004 of $1.29 (15% above last year) and $87,158,000 (16% above last year), respectively.
Linens 'n Things 2Q Earnings Drop
Clifton, NJ, July 21--Home decor retailer Linens 'n Things Inc. said its quarterly profit fell, matching its lowered forecast, after it drew fewer-than-expected shoppers in May.
Hanley Wood: Surfaces 85% Sold Out
Dallas, TX, July 20-- Sales for Surfaces 2005 are under way and the event is poised to be one of the biggest shows to date, according to Hanley Wood Exhibitions, the owner of the floor covering industry’s largest trade show.
Freeborders, INVISTA Open Online Catalog for Fiber
San Francisco, CA and Wilmington, DL, July 20—Freeborders and INVISTA have launched FAST(TM), a global online catalog of fibers and fabrics at www.FASTextile.com.
New York Retailer To Close
Oneonta, NY, July 20--After half a century in business, a downtown home improvement store is rolling up its carpets, according to the Daily Star, Oneonta, NY.
Housing Starts Off 8.5%
Washington, July 20--Home construction took its biggest tumble in more than a year during June, as mortgage rates crept upward and hiring weakened. Building permits, which provide a glimpse of future demand, also fell sharply.