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Washington, DC, February 8--Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has requested a one-week delay in the introduction of a bill to create a $140 billion fund to replace asbestos lawsuits so he could study its provisions, the author of the effort said on Monday
New York, February 8--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week as Super Bowl purchases helped drive sales, especially at discounters, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Nashville, TN, February 8--Louisiana-Pacific reported fourth-quarter net earnings that dropped 92 percent due to higher raw material costs, planned and unplanned downtime, movement of the Canadian dollar and a higher-than-expected effective tax rate.
Toronto, ON, February 8--Canadian housing starts fell a surprising 13.8 percent in January, but should rebound later in the year as low interest rates and tight labor markets keep some life in Canada's housing boom, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. s
Salem, NJ, February 8--Do you know someone whose contributions to her community should be recognized? Does she "stand on" making this world a better place? Then consider nominating her for Mannington's Stand on a Better World Awards.
Dubai, UAE, February 8--The Carpet Oasis at the Dubai World Trade Center saw a rush of shoppers on its closing day thanks to its excellent location at the Dubai World Trade Centre this year.
Atlanta, GA, February 8--Beazer Homes USA Inc. said its stockholders and the board approved a previously announced three-for-one stock split and raised the dividend, which effectively triples the prior payout.
Atlanta, GA, February 8--Retailers visiting the Wools of New Zealand’s booth at Surfaces 2005 were invited to participate in the company's annual Fashion Dynamics competition.
Karachi, Pakistan, February 7--The Expo Pakistan did not come up to the expectations of the exporters of carpets, pharmaceuticals and surgical instruments.
San Jose, CA, February 7--Porcelanosa San Francisco Inc., said that retail prices on ceramic, porcelain and stone tile products have recently been reduced an average of 25%.