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Thomasville, North Carolina, October 3, 2005 – Less than two months after the institution by the International Trade Commission of its investigation called ‘Certain laminated floor panels,’ 19 of the 32 parties have already chosen to drop out of the case.
London, England, October 3, 2005--A noted sculptor has called for paying more attention to woven handicrafts of tribal communities in order to prevent them from becoming extinct, according to Iran Daily.
Manchester, NH October 3, 2005--The effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have been far-reaching, touching the lives of most Americans.
Rainham, England, October 3, 2005--Carpetright, the UK's largest carpet retailer, warned yesterday that the consumer slowdown was continuing, after reporting a sharp slide in sales as customers reined in their spending on refitting new homes.
Pittsburgh, PA, October 3, 2005--The United Steelworkers (USW) announced a recess today in negotiations with Armstrong World Industries (AWI) with a day-to-day extension on a midnight expiration of the current contract covering 1,400 production workers at
Wellington, New Zealand, September 30, 2005--Feltex Carpets Ltd. said Friday it may increase its role as a synthetic carpet importer, and is reviewing the extent of its presence in high-volume segments of the carpet-making market.
Hazleton, PA, September 30, 2005--Forbo Flooring, after many years as a steady exhibitor at Surfaces, has decided not to exhibit in 2006.
New York, NY, September 29--Nielsen//NetRatings, a global leader in Internet media and market research, announced that the number of Americans with broadband access reached 42 percent of the U.S. population in August, increasing 16 percent since the begin
San Francisco, CA, September 30, 2005--Williams-Sonoma will open the first Williams-Sonoma Home store tomorrow on Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood.
Washington, DC, September 30, 2005--Consumer spending and income both declined in August, according to a Commerce Department report.