Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, November 8, 2005--Chain store sales rose solidly in the latest week, helped by late Halloween sales and easing of gasoline prices, a report said on Tuesday.
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Smart Carpet Technology to be Featured in Tech Mus
San Jose, CA, November 8, 2005 8, 2005--Echelon Corporation has announced that its technology will be featured in The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California starting in February 2006.
Linens N Things to Be Acquired
Clifton, NJ, November 8, 2005-- Home accessories retailer Linens N Things Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to be acquired by a company formed by Apollo Management LP in a deal worth about $1.3 billion.
Furniture, Flooring Retailer Reopens in Pennsylvan
Harrisburg, PA, November 8, 2005--A furniture and flooring store has reopened in the Harrisburg area with the original owner determined to restore its good name.
Canada Housing Starts Drop 10%
Toronto, Ontario, November 8, 2005--New home construction in Canada fell 10% in October, but remained at an elevated level amid low interest rates and high employment.
Gracewood Design Intros Floorcloths
San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2005--Gracewood Design, an American floor covering & floor treatment design firm, announced the introduction of its floorcloth product line to the western United States market.
USGBC Announces 2005 Leadership Award Recipients
Washington, D.C., November 7, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the 2005 recipients of the Fourth Annual Leadership Awards.
Bentley Prince Street's Kings Road Features Re
Los Angeles, CA, November 7, 2005--Bentley Prince Street now offers its market-leading Kings Road commercial carpet with 100% recycled yarn content.
Patcraft Intros Assembly
Dalton, Georgia, November 7, 2005— Assembly, from an array of new commercial carpets from Patcraft—offers a striking visual impact not often associated with a totally solution-dyed construction.
Berkshire Hathaway 3Q Earnings Off 48%
Omaha, Nebraska, November 7, 2005--Berkshire Hathaway reported third quarter earnings that were off fell 48% to the lowest level in nearly four years, hurt by nearly $3 billion of losses from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.