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Irish Tile Chain Buys Tiles R Us

Cork, Ireland, January 5, 2006--Tile chain Right Price Tiles has bought Tiles R Us in Britain, in its first foray across the Irish Sea. The value of the deal has not been disclosed but Tiles R Us went into administration last month with debts of 15 millio

Layoffs Up 3.1% in 2005

Chicago, IL, January 5, 2006--Job cuts by U.S. corporations increased 3.1% in 2005 to 1.07 million, the first annual increase since 2001, outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas said Thursday.

Factory Orders Up 2.5% in November

Washington, DC, January 4, 2006--Factories rose 2.5 percent in November, in line with forecasts, as strong demand for civilian aircraft offset weakness in cars and machinery, a Commerce Department report showed on Wednesday.

Linens 'n Things Deal Gets Antitrust Approval

Washington, DC, January 4, 2006--Antitrust authorities said on Tuesday they approved plans by Linens 'n Things Inc., to be taken over by private equity firm Apollo Management L.P., and its affiliates.

Mohawk Launches Optiback Carpet Backing

Dalton, GA, January 4, 2006--Not all of Mohawk’s new carpet innovations are on the visible side of the carpet. One of the most important is one that consumers may never see.

NewSpring Capital Invests in The Matworks

King of Prussia, PA, January 4, 2006--NewSpring Capital’s mezzanine fund, NewSpring Mezzanine Capital, L.P., has provided $3.5 million to assist management in acquiring the assets of Janitex Rug Service Corporation.

Bed Bath & Beyond Names New President & CFO

Union NJ, January 4, 2006--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., today announced the promotion of three key executives, effective immediately. Arthur Stark has been named president of Bed Bath & Beyond. He also retains the title of chief merchandising officer.