Two of Armstrong's Directors Retire
Lancaster, PA, Apr. 2--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. today announced that Van C. Campbell and John A. Krol retired from its Board of Directors.
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Coverings Attendance Up 10%
Alexandria, VA, Apr. 1--Coverings announced that the total number of registered attendees for the 2004 show recently held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, was 29,453.
Home Depot Runs Tax Refund Promotion
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 2--The Home Depot is encouraging homeowners to invest their tax refund checks into their homes with a special incentive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.