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Chicago, IL, February 4--Marshall Field's plans to bring a new luxury rug collection to the Oriental Rug Gallery at its State Street store in Chicago. Tapis Gallery, which opens on Feb. 9, will feature Marshall Field's most luxurious collection of
Cleveland, OH, February 4--Paintmaker and retailer Sherwin-Williams reported earnings in the fourth quarter that increased 16.5 percent on sales increases and recent acquisitions.
Indianapolis, IN, February 4—-Bane-Clene is celebrating its 43rd anniversary today. On this date in 1962, Bill Bane, Jr. started a part-time office cleaning business, earning $10.00 by cleaning a local doctor's office.
Rainham, England, February 4--British carpet and flooring retailer Carpetright said its founder, chairman and chief executive Lord Harris of Peckham yesterday bought 76,000 of its shares at an average price of 11.046 stg per share.
Chattanooga, TN, February 4-- Trucking and freight company U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter on stronger freight demand and an increase in per mile rates.
Washington, DC, February 3--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a sixth straight time, extending a policy of gradually lifting borrowing costs to levels high enough to ward off inflation pressures.
Washington, DC, February 3--Productivity increased by 4.1 percent in 2004, capping a remarkable three-year period, according to the Labor Department.
The Sea Ranch, CA, February 3--Hansine Pedersen Goran, owner and designer of Current Carpets, was awarded today her second Platinum ADEX Award for Design Excellence.
Houston, TX, February 3--In recognition of its outstanding commitment to the betterment of low-income housing, Tarkett Commercial has been inducted into the prestigious Habitat for Humanity Cornerstone Council.
Kennesaw, GA, February 2--Lees Carpets' Glasgow, Va. manufacturing facility received ISO 14001:2004 certification from the International Organization for Standardization.