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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.
Washington, DC, August 23--Remodeling activity continued to grow in the second quarter of 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
Leeds, United Kingdom, August 23--Sustainable design company Tricycle, Inc. has been chosen as a finalist in the Green Apple awards, an international campaign to recognize best environmental practices by companies, communities and countries.
Houston, TX, August 23--Master Tile appointed Bobby Glennon as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Glennon's leadership will drive Master Tile's national expansion in the ceramic tile and stone distribution business.
Little Rock, AR, August 22—-Department store chain Dillard's reported a loss in its second quarter this year that was smaller than the loss posted last year.