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Las Vegas, NV, May 15, 2007--The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Hospitality Design Magazine announced the winners of the 11th Annual IIDA/Hospitality Design Product Design Competition.
New York, NY, May 15, 2007--Chain store sales rose 2.6 percent last week from the year-ago period, on Mother's Day purchases, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
Washington, DC, May 15, 2007--The consumer price index in April rose 0.4 percent after increasing 0.6 percent in March, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, May 15 2007--Delegates to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention elected Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, to serve as the 2008 AIA first vice president/president-elect and 2009 Institute president.
Atlanta, GA, May 15, 2007--Home Depot in the first quarter reported net earnings that were off 30% to $1.0 billion, or $0.53 per share, from $1.5 billion, or $0.70 per share in the year-ago period.
Conroe, TX, May 11, 2007--Flowcrete International has launched a unique ultra fast-track flooring system, specifically designed for the fast-moving commercial sector.
Washington, DC, May 14, 2007--National Association of Manufacturers’ President John Engler observed the 400th Anniversary of America and manufacturing in the New World today.
Shanghai, China, May 14, 2007--Invista has signed a letter of intent for investment to build a production complex at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park.
Philadelphia, PA, May 14, 2007--More than 150 flooring contractors from the U.S. and Canada were guests of the INSTALL program at a floor covering conference dedicated to sharing best practices in the floor covering industry.
City of Industry, CA, May 14, 2007--Bentley Prince Street announced today that it has been selected as a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Environmental Performance Track.