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Cedar Rapids, IA, July 11--A major expansion of Ar-Jay Building Center beginning this week will bring the company's Comfort Living Center and Carpets Plus of Iowa locations under the same roof, according to the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Washington, DC, July 11--After dropping for two months in a row, wholesale prices went up by 0.5 percent in June, largely reflecting sharply higher costs for gasoline and other energy products.
Boca, Raton, FL, July 10--Q.E.P. CO., today announced financial results for its fiscal 2004 first quarter ended May 31, 2003.
New Orleans, LA, July 11--Demand for cotton-based carpeting and rugs, a $10 billion market dominated by synthetic fibers such as nylon, polypropylene and polyester, could improve because of a new flame-retarding treatment...
New York NY, July 11--Several major retailers, including J.C. Penney Co. and Target Corp., shaved their second quarter earnings outlook, as they reported slow sales growth in June, their second most important month.
San Francisco, CA, July 11--A bidder at an auction conducted in San Francisco Thursday night and on auctioneer eBay's Web site agreed to pay $250,000 to lunch with Warren Buffett, the world's second richest man.
Arlington, TX, July 11--Steve Wall, President and CEO of Choice Homes, one of the top 20 builders in the United States, announced Choice's expansion into New Braunfels, TX with the opening of North Park Meadows.
Marietta, GA, July 10--FloorExpo has announced the formation of Multi-Family Solutions, a brand which will be utilized under the FloorExpo umbrella to specifically target the multi family flooring market through a new division.
Manchester, NH, July 10--Vinnie Virga has joined Flooring America as its Senior Vice President, a newly created position.
Boston, MA, July 10--Looking to dominate the installed sales market, Lowe’s is rolling out a completely new strategy.