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Corvallis, OR, May 27--Since his ground-breaking 1988 study on how Wal-Mart stores impact local economies, Iowa State University economist Kenneth Stone has spoken on the topic in every U.S. state and every Canadian province.
Issaquah, WA, May 27--Costco Wholesale Corp. posted a higher quarterly profit, thanks to strong spring sales of items including lawn and garden equipment and food.
Las Vegas, NV, May 27--Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse will continue its phenomenal growth nationwide as the company continues to go after market share and as it changes to fit the demographics of the country, the company's chief executive said
Pittsburgh, PA, May 26--From static-free flooring to more reliable cell phones, a Carnegie Mellon University spinoff sees green in the potential for conductive polymers--and so do some investors.
Lancaster, PA, May 26--May 25--Once upon a time, Armstrong World Industries thought it would be out of bankruptcy last summer, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Washington, DC, May 26--Sales of new U.S. homes sagged well below expectations in April to post their biggest monthly drop in more than ten years.
Gainesville, GA, May 26--More than 120 complaints against a Gainesville-based Internet business are enough to put its two operators on trial for racketeering, said a Hall County Magistrate, according to the Gainesville Times.
Dalton, GA, May 26--Rick Hamilton, North American Senior Commercial Manager for Dow Emulsion Polymers' carpet business, will retire from The Dow Chemical Company on June 30 after more than 29 years of service.
Washington, DC, May 26--A few years ago, homeowners who wanted a hardwood floor had anywhere from 20 to 30 tree species from which to select.
Washington, DC, May 25--Sales of existing single-family homes rose for the third consecutive month and were at the second-highest pace on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.