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New York, May 17--U.S. chain store retail sales fell in the latest week putting the index reading at its lowest in three weeks, as cooler temperatures continue to hurt the demand for warm-weather clothing, a retail report said on Tuesday.
St. Louis, MO, May 17--On July 13-14 in Dallas, TX, Flooring America will host one of their last seminars for 2005.
Salem, NJ, May 18--Mannington Mills takes its cue from the continuing popularity of rustic interior design trends with a new look in hardwood flooring.
Lahore, Pakistan, May 17--Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has demanded that the government allow 6. 5 per cent duty draw back/rebate on carpet exports.
Washington, DC, May 17--The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods advanced 0.6 percent in April, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today.
St. Louis, MO, May 16—-The National Wood Flooring Association reminds floor covering retailers that when it comes to wood floors, grain and cut have a big influence on appearance and beauty.
Austell, GA, May 17--Bradford T. Mortimer has resigned as Director, President and CEO of Propex Fabrics Inc., effective May 16, 2005, for personal reasons.
Indianapolis, IN, May 16--As owner of a Mr. Handyman franchise in Los Angeles, T.L. Tenenbaum has rigid guidelines for the best approach to difficult drywall and plumbing problems.
Atlanta, GA, May 16--United Parcel Service said it agreed to acquire Overnite Corp. for about $1.25 billion in cash to expand its ground freight services in North America.
Ruckersville, VA, May 16--For the first time ever, a reclaimed flooring company will transform sawdust and wood chips from its manufacturing processes into fuel to power on-site drying kilns.