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Wellesley Hills, MA, Aug. 12--American Biltrite Inc. reported today its results for the second quarter, which included a previously announced charge in connection with the planned sale or disposition of its Janus Flooring subsidiary.
New York, NY, Aug. 13--It looks like Home Depot is coming to Manhattan. The home-improvement giant has reached agreements to set up its high-end Expo stores at 731 Lexington Ave., and at 28-40 West 23rd St., people familiar with the situation told Dow Jon
Washington, DC, Aug. 13--The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, the leading advocacy association representing commercial real estate, has released its 2003 Experience Exchange Report
St. Paul, MN, Aug. 12--3M, the maker of Post-It notes and fiber optic connectors, on Monday said it set a 2-for-1 split of its common stock, spurring its high-flying shares to a new all-time high.
Chicago, IL, Aug. 12--Armstrong chairman and CEO Michael D. Lockhart will participate in an industry panel discussion hosted by the National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD).
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 12--The Home Depot announced Monday that it will replace archrival Lowe's as the sponsor of TLC's immensely popular home decorating show, "Trading Spaces."
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 9--One change in ownership for Armstrong World Industries already is planned. And that may not be the only one, the company's top executive acknowledged, according to a report in the Lancaster New Era.
New York, NY, Aug. 11--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, the retail and lifestyle empire built around its namesake founder, on Monday reported lower second-quarter profit as revenue fell 16.3 percent.
Farnham, Quebec, Aug. 11--Tarkett Sommer announced today that 4158148 Canada Inc. (the "Offeror"), an indirect subsidiary of Tarkett Sommer, has extended to 11:59 p.m. (Montreal time) on Thursday, August 21,
Omaha, NE, Aug. 11--Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings before realized investment gains rose 32% to $1.32 billion from $1 billion. The holding company said net income more than doubled, reflecting an increase in investment gains.