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Vancouver, WA, February 2--Does being an IICRC-Certified Firm really matter to consumers? Results of research done by The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) suggest the answer is a resounding "Yes."
Washington, DC, February 3--Declining mortgage interest rates and rising family income improved housing affordability conditions in the fourth quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Kennesaw, GA, February 2--Lees Carpets' Glasgow, Va. manufacturing facility received ISO 14001:2004 certification from the International Organization for Standardization.
Hoffman Estates, IL, February 3--Sears said it will change its listing to the Nasdaq Stock Market after its purchase by Kmart, ending the retailer's nearly 100-year association with the New York Stock Exchange.
New York, NY, February 3—For the most part the nation’s major retailers posted solid gains in January sales. Wal-Mart however reported sales for the month that slightly missed Wall Street's expectations, after results at Sam's Club fell well belo
Houston, TX, February 3--In recognition of its outstanding commitment to the betterment of low-income housing, Tarkett Commercial has been inducted into the prestigious Habitat for Humanity Cornerstone Council.
Washington, DC, February 3--Productivity increased by 4.1 percent in 2004, capping a remarkable three-year period, according to the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, February 3--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a sixth straight time, extending a policy of gradually lifting borrowing costs to levels high enough to ward off inflation pressures.
The Sea Ranch, CA, February 3--Hansine Pedersen Goran, owner and designer of Current Carpets, was awarded today her second Platinum ADEX Award for Design Excellence.
Washington, DC, February 2--A group of asbestos defendant companies and insurers has declared its opposition to a Senate proposal curbing asbestos claims, and warned that industry groups working on the plan do not necessarily represent them.