Retail Sales Up
Washington, DC, Aug. 13--America's shoppers threw caution to the wind and splurged in July on cars, appliances and clothes, catapulting sales at the nation's retailers by 1.4%, the biggest increase in four months.
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American Biltrite's Sales Down
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.
Second Anso Nylon Carpet Sale Set For Fall
Morris Township, NJ, Aug. 13--Honeywell’s Anso nylon, today announced it is adding two new consumer-focused elements to its second annual “Anso Nylon National Carpet Sale” promotion, which runs Sept. 1 through Oct. 20.
Home Depot To Open Two Expo Stores In Manhattan
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
BOMA Releases Office Building Performance Report
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
3M To Split Stock
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.
Armstrong's Lockhart Joins NAFCD's Panel D
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).
Home Depot Replaces Lowe's As Trading Places S
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."
Tarkett Sommer Announces Extension
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,
Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Double
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.