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Washington, DC, January 11—-Wholesale inventories rose a steeper-than-expected 1.1 percent in November as stocks increased across a wide variety of categories, including cars and computers, a government report showed on Monday.
Mexborough, England, January 11-—United Carpets plans to double its number of stores by raising £5m from a flotation on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
New York, NY, January 11--The International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index fell by 0.6% in the week ended Jan. 8 compared to the week before.
Atlanta, GA, January 11—-Interface shares jumped Monday after SunTrust Robinson Humphrey boosted its rating to a "buy," citing the low stock price and cost-cutting at the company.
Chattanooga, TN, January 11--Nearly 20 years after creating Bonny Oaks Industrial and Office Park, Hamilton County has sold its last available parcel at the site, according to the Chattanooga Times/Free Press.
Reston, VA, January 11--Online consumer retail spending grew by an impressive 29 percent compared to the 2003 season, exceeding comScore Networks' initial expectation of 23 to 26 percent growth.
Camarillo, CA, January 10--SMT Woods said it will launch a new product line, the Renaissance Series, at Surfaces. The Renaissance Series, according to the company, is ideal for high traffic areas such as foyers and lobbies, and commercial applications su
Dover, OH, January 10-- Marlite has unveiled Symmetrix with Sani-Coat, a scored FRP panel coated with an exclusive sanitary sealer.
Washington, DC, January 10--President Bush on Friday urged Congress to pass federal legislation to resolve asbestos litigation that could end up costing U.S. companies $200 billion.
Grand Rapids, MI, January 10--Further fueling America's home improvement craze, floor care innovator Bissell Homecare, Inc. today announced a Fab Floor Giveaway kicking off this week.