Georgia And North Carolina Vie For New Pergo Facil
Garner, NC, April 21--Industrial recruiters in Georgia and North Carolina are competing for a $36 million Pergo expansion, according to the Raleigh News Observer.
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Honeywell’s Sales Up
Morris Township, NJ, Apr. 17—Honeywell’s first quarter earnings per share before the cumulative effect of the required implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 (SFAS 143) were $0.32 per share, in line with prior earnings guida
Mohawk’s Earnings Down
Calhoun, GA, Apr. 17--Mohawk Industries, Inc. had net earnings of $41.64 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62 per share for the first quarter. This compares to $43.21 million in net earnings and EPS of $0.77 for the same period a year ago
Dixie Sales Lower Than Expected
Chattanooga, TN, Apr. 10—The Dixie Group, announced that its first quarter results would be adversely affected by lower-than-expected sales volume and higher costs.
Kmart Names New Board of Directors
Troy, MI, Apr. 2--Kmart Corp. investors, creditors and lenders have elected an entirely new board of directors to lead the discount retailer when it exits bankruptcy protection.
Flooring Sales at Lowe’s Up Last Year
Wilkesboro, NC, Apr. 17—Flooring was the fastest growing product category at Lowe’s last year, based on percentage change, and it was the second fastest behind appliances based on dollar sales
Interceramic’s Sales Lower
Chihuahua, Mexico, Apr. 17-- Internacional de Ceramica S.A. de C.V. focused its efforts on maintaining product sales levels and improving operating results in the first quarter.
Liz Claiborne/Carpet One Flooring Ad Campaign Debu
Manchester, NH Mar. 31-- A multi-media advertising and marketing campaign to launch the first floor covering line from apparel leader Liz Claiborne debuts this month from Carpet One, exclusive retailer of the collection.
Armstrong Takes Asbestos Hit In Fourth Quarter
Lancaster, PA, Mar. 19 --Armstrong Holdings had fourth quarter net sales of $752.1 million that were about 2% higher than fourth quarter sales of $738.3 million the previous year.
February Consumer Spending Flat
Washington, Mar. 28--Consumer spending was flat in February for the second straight month, as war uncertainties, job worries and higher energy prices made people more tightfisted.