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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.
Atlanta, GA, July 21—Invista has announced the introduction of Stainmaster carpet cushion.
Washington, July 21--Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said today the U.S. central bank aims to continue raising interest rates at a gradual clip over the next 18 months or so.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlanta, July 20--Home Depot's large size and brand recognition finally appear to be paying off online, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.