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Dalton, GA, August 23--Mohawk’s participation in the national launch of a new Swiffer product promotes the Mohawk brand and makes it easy for consumers to locate nearby retailers who carry Mohawk products.
San Francisco, August 23—-Retailer Williams-Sonoma reported second-quarter net earnings that rose 12% to $30.8 million, or $0.26 a share, from $27.6 million, or $0.23, a year ago.
Herzberg, Germany, August 23--German wood fibre board manufacturer Homanit is likely to abandon its plans to invest EUR80m in the Polish city of Karlino because it is having trouble obtaining raw materials.
Fort Worth, TX, August 23--Pier 1 Imports has cut is second quarter outlook and said it expects a larger than expected loss during the quarter.
New York, NY, August 23--Chain store retail sales fell for the third consecutive week, as retailers felt the effects of consumers cutting back on spending due to record high gasoline prices, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Eglisau, Switzerland, August 23--In the first half-year 2005, Forbo achieved net sales of CHF 829.4 million, (US$652.9 million) compared to the previous year's CHF 827.0 million (US$651.3 million).
Washington, DC, August 22--Home builders eager to expand into one of the fastest-growing segments of the new-homes market will gather in Albuquerque, N.M., to network and learn at the 2006 National Green Building Conference, March 12-14.
Lancaster, PA, August 23--Making a commitment to better serve Hispanic consumers and build traffic for its retailers, Armstrong has launched its web site – Armstrong.com – in Spanish.
Washington D.C., August 23--Online retailers will explore whether gender matters online at the Shop.org 2005 Annual Summit, September 12-14 at The Venetian Las Vegas.
Grand Rapids, MI, August 23—-Bissell Homecare, Inc. today announced it will introduce the world’s first "handsfree" compact deep cleaner this September.