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World of Floors Names New COO

June 20, 2006, Detroit, MI-- World of Floors, a full-service floor covering company with locations in Michigan, Indiana and North Carolina, announced that Barth A. Getto, 44, has joined the company as chief operating officer (COO) and national director o

Q.E.P. Reports 4Q Loss

Boca Raton, FL, June 20, 2006--Q.E.P. Co. for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2006 reported a net loss of $2.7 million, or $0.76 per share, compared with a net profit of $376,000, or $0.08 per diluted share for the fourth quarter last fiscal year.

Chain Store Sales Flat Last Week

New York, NY, June 20, 2006--Chain store sales were unchanged on the week but rose on a year-over-year basis, according to a report on Tuesday.

Two LEED Buildings Receive Federal Awards

Washington, DC, June 20, 2006--When the White House announced the winners of the 2006 Closing the Circle Awards, it was no surprise that two of the 16 winners are Gold-certified under the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Green Building Ratin

Levitz Names CFO

Woodbury, NY, June 19, 2006--Levitz Furniture announced the appointment of Kathy Guinnessey to the position of chief financial officer.

USGBC's Greenbuild Earns Meetings Award

Washington, DC, June 19, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been awarded the gold level of the Environmentally Responsible Meetings Award at IMEX for the USGBC's Greenbuild 2004 convention.

Rebond Shortage Causing Problems

Fort Collins, CO, June 19, 2006--Seemingly out of nowhere, a tight supply of rebond carpet pad, used in 85 percent of American homes, is pinching carpet outlets, builders, and consumers in Fort Collins and across the country.