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Wal-Mart CEO Scott Responds to Critics

Bentonville, AR, January 14--Wal-Mart Stores Inc. chief executive Lee Scott led a media charge Thursday to counter criticism that the world's largest retailer is a behemoth that takes advantage of its workers and stifles competition.

EPA Considering Potential Health Risk of Chemical

Washington, DC, January 13--The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it is considering whether there is "a potential risk of developmental and other adverse effects" from exposure to low levels of a chemical used in making the nonstick substance

Lowe's to Build Distribution Center in Oregon

Lebanon, OR, January 13--It was probably the worst kept secret in mid-valley history. For nearly a year now, rumors had circulated that Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Inc. was looking at Lebanon to build a regional distribution center.

Trading Spaces Designer to Appear at Surfaces

Houston, TX, January 13--Frank Bielec, one of the most popular designers on TLC’s hit design makeover show Trading Spaces, will be appearing at the Surfaces Convention in the Tarkett booth – #4714.

Retail Sales Up 1.2% in December

Washington, DC, January 13—Retail sales rose 1.2 percent in December, according to a report from the Commerce Department. Excluding autos, sales rose 0.3 percent, after rising 0.4 percent a month earlier.

Tarkett Overhauling Houston Plant

Houston, TX, January 12--Tarkett Commercial has begun implementation of an overhaul of its manufacturing processes at its Houston facility.

Q.E.P.’s 3Q Earnings Increase 14.1%

Boca Raton, FL, January 12--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. reported net income in the fiscal 2005 third quarter that increased 14.1 percent to $1.2 million, or $0.33 per diluted share.