Atlanta, GA, Sept. 2--As Home Depot expands in Mexico and Canada, it's keeping an eye on Europe and Asia for future international opportunities, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Athens, GA, December 15--Managers with the Athens Invista facility on Voyles Road notified approximately 35 employees with the textile manufacturing facility that their jobs were eliminated ...

Hoffman Estates, IL, Aug. 29--Sears, Roebuck & Co. said Thursday that it plans to close three underperforming Great Indoors home-decorating stores, convert a fourth to an outlet format, and record ...

Kitchener, Canada, Nov. 19--The Board of Directors of Kraus Carpet Mills Limited joins the Kraus family and all employees in mourning the passing of Michael Kraus, founder and Chairman Emeritus.

Washington, D.C., June 6--The Associated General Contractors of America called on Commerce Secretary Gutierrez to intervene in the increasingly dire supply for cement in the U.S. before major ...

Seattle, WA, Sept. 9--The price of a roof is going through the roof. Ditto the price of siding and framing materials, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Wholesale costs of lumber have ...

Many would argue that the wood flooring industry is slow to change. While I would agree that it might not change as quickly or as dramatically as other industries, like technology or fashion or ...

Atlanta, GA, Feb. 11--Home improvement industry observers have long believed Lowe's appeals more to women, but a new study finds the Lowe's attracts no more female shoppers than rival Home Depot.

Rome, GA, Jan. 7--Three former workers and a current employee at Mohawk Industries have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the carpet manufacturer of keeping wages down by hiring illegal immigrants.

Atlanta, GA, Sept. 26--The Home Depot has recognized more than 14 companies for their outstanding performance and product innovation at its Annual Supplier Partnership Meetings. John Deere ...

Lancaster, PA, Apr. 28--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. announced that long-term company executive Stephen J. Senkowski has been elected an Executive Vice President of Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

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.