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Chattanooga, TN, July 29—-Trucking company U.S. Xpress Enterprises in the second quarter reported net income of $1.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, before a one-time pre-tax charge of $2.8 million related to the sale and exit of its airport-to-airpo
Miami, FL, July 29-- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Association (ASCER) is pleased announce the call for entries in the 4th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.
Washington, DC, July 29—-GDP rose at an annual rate of 3.4% in the second quarter, according to the Commerce Department. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.8%.
Atlanta, GA, July 28--Floor and Decor Outlets of America announced the closing of an equity financing that will support the company's continued expansion.
Washington, DC, July 28--The House narrowly approved a controversial trade agreement with Central America early Thursday, handing President Bush a hard-fought trade victory.
Atlanta, GA, July 28--Building products distributor BlueLinx Holdings Inc. has purchased California-based hardwood lumber company Lane Stanton Vance (LSV).
Kansas City, MO, July, 28--Nebraska Furniture Mart plans a $28 million expansion at its Kansas City, store that will more than double the size of the company’s warehouse, according to the Kansas City Business Journal.
Wellington, New Zealand, July 28--Feltex Carpets Ltd., a New Zealand- based carpet maker that may start merger talks with its biggest rival, said full-year earnings rose as it increased sales and reduced rebates to retailers.
Cincinnati, July 28--Federated Department Stores, Inc. will add about 330 Macy's locations nationwide in 2006 as it converts regional department store nameplates to be acquired through its pending merger with The May Department Stores Company.
Midland, MI, July 28--Dow Chemical said its earnings nearly doubled in the second quarter as the company improved sales while keeping costs in check.