Owner of Superstores to Pay $343,000
Newark, NJ, September 22, 2006--The owner of Floor Superstores has agreed to pay $343,000 to settle a lawsuit.
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Herman Miller 1Q Earnings Up
Zeeland, MI, September 21, 2006--Herman Miller Inc., reported a 20.3 percent rise in first quarter net income and forecast second quarter results that beat analyst’s estimates.
NAHB Promotes Green Building
Washington, DC, September 20, 2006--The National Association of Home Builders Model Green Home Building Guidelines are allowing more and more builders and remodelers to help their customers embrace green building concepts.
Q.E.P. to Restate Put Warrant Liability
Boca Raton, FL, September 19, 2006--Q.E.P. Co., said it will restate put warrant liability after discussions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Flooring America, Flooring Canada Expand
Manchester, NH, September 19, 2006--Flooring America and Flooring Canada welcomed 10 new members, five new branches, and two new owners during their just-completed summer convention, Aug 15-17 at the Denver Convention Center.
NAR: Young Buyers Influence Real Estate Market
Washington, DC, September 18, 2006--As they begin to enter the housing market, many consumers in their 20s are more likely to buy a home at a younger age than their older brothers and sisters as well as their baby boomer parents.
World Trade Center Seeks LEED Gold Certification
New York, NY, September 18, 2006--The rebuilding of the World Trade Center is in many ways a memorial to those who lost their lives in the 2001 September 11 attacks, and it is a tribute that these buildings will also be built to the highest green building
U.S. Natural Gas Price Tumbles
New York, NY, September 114, 2006--Natural gas prices fell to a two-year low in New York Thursday because U.S. inventories rose more was expected. Natural gas is the fuel of choice for makers of ceramic tiles.
Home Depot Offers Small Business Services
Atlanta, GA, September 12, 2006--Small business owner Henry Perry used to spend 10 hours per week handling payroll for Cal Oak Flooring in Livermore, Calif. Now he spends just one hour thanks to Home Depot's new program.
Bank Decision on Feltex Expected Tuesday
Wellington, New Zealand, September 11, 2006--The ANZ Bank is now expected to make a decision on Sleepyhead's rescue plan for carpet manufacturer Feltex on Tuesday.