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Housing Affordability Off In 3Q

Washington, DC, November 3--General housing affordability conditions remained favorable during the third quarter, even with a decline that resulted largely from higher home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Carpetright Continues to Garner Market Share

Rainham, England, October 26-- Retailer Carpetright today said it continued to grow market share and improve on profits despite seeing sales growth slow in recent weeks, according to the Scotsman.com.

Pergo Posts Nine Month Results

Trelleborg, Sweden, October 22—Pergo, reported it results of the first nine months of 2004. Sales during the nine month period amounted to SEK 2,098 M (US$291.6M) (2,067), an increase of 8% compared with the year earlier period after adjustment for curren

Interprint CEO Holds Groundbreaking

Pittsfield, NY, October 21 -- The cold and the rain didn't keep people away Tuesday morning as Interprint, Inc. CEO Bill Hines held the groundbreaking of his company's new $23 million, 135,000 square foot facility on Route 41 in Pittsfield accordi

Kmart Names New CEO

Troy, MI, October 18--Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc., as its new chief executive and president.

PVC Prices Rising, Nylon Continues Climb

New York, October 14--PVC prices recovered some momentum in August and September, whereas nylon resin prices have continued climbing, according to Asia Intelligence Wire.