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Atlanta, GA, Jan. 8--Renowned Atlanta architect-developer John Portman's AmericasMart has purchased the long-vacant bus station for a major expansion of the home furnishings and apparel marketplace, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
New York, NY, Jan. 8--Wal-Mart's sales at U.S. stores open at least a year rose 4.3% in December, well within the 3% to 5% projection some analysts thought the retailer might not be able to achieve.
Grand Rapids, MI, Jan. 7--Universal Forest Products, Inc. announced it was again named to Forbes magazine's Platinum 400 listing.
Washington, DC, Jan. 7--The percentage of customers who were late on their credit card bills hit a record high in the third quarter of 2003, according to the American Bankers Association.
Kansas City, MO, Jan. 7--This is the fourth year that CFI is sponsoring the Information Booth at Surfaces.
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 6--The Home Depot confirmed it has completed the purchase of Creative Touch Interiors (CTI), a leading turnkey design center provider for major homebuilders in Southern California and Las Vegas.
Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 6--Q.E.P. Co., Inc.'s newest product line, Fresh, has received initial orders from a large hardgoods retailer with approximately 450 stores in Canada.
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 6--Home Depot hammered out a stellar 2003, with its stock price soaring, earnings showing healthy growth and new store openings continuing apace, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Millersville, MD, Jan. 6--CertainTeed Corporation and the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) are teaming up on a new sweepstakes program.
St. Louis, MO, Jan.6--More than 3,000 architects, designers, facility managers and others who write specifications for construction projects are expected to attend Surfaces 2004.