The National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has reached full capacity for its exclusive NAFCD members-only educational session, “Taking Control of Your Territory,” scheduled for Thurs., Feb. 1, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino Hotel.
Sales of existing single-family homes fell last month, but 2000 was the second-highest year on record, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). A rebound is likely, but the association is concerned it may be short lived.
Dal-Tile International reported record sales and profits for fiscal year 2000. Sales increased $101.6 million, or 11.9%, to $952.2 million compared to $850.6 million in 1999.
Blue Ridge Commercial Carpet’s Heirloom product collection has been named a winner of the Museum of Architecture and Design’s Good Design Award for 2000.
Burlington Industries Inc. has reported a net loss of $11.5 million, or 22 cents per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2001. This compares to a net loss of $5.3 million or 10 cents per share in the first quarter a year ago.
Home Depot Inc. said its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings will drop 20% and first-half results will be hurt as consumers spend less on remodeling projects.
U.S. builders started work on new homes in December at the fastest pace in seven months, a sign housing escaped the slowdown in retail spending that caused manufacturing to slump.
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