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Gurnee, IL, June 29--A shopper-friendly crop of big-box stores is sprouting up in U.S. suburbs, featuring wider aisles and colorful signs, in contrast to the "stack-'em-high, sell-'em-cheap" model perfected by Wal-Mart.
Pompano Beach Fl, June 29--One of the state's oldest and largest family owned furniture, floor covering retailers has Sarasota and Port Charlotte in its sights, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Johnson City, TN, June 29--With the upward spiral of inflation in building products, finding quality materials at a good value is on the minds of homeowners and contractors alike.
Dalton, GA, June 29--Shaw Industries Inc. announced its exit from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) carpet backing, effective at the end of this year.
Rainham, England, June 29-- Carpetright Plc, Britain's largest carpet retailer, said annual profit climbed 31 percent after it cut prices to lure shoppers and reduced costs.
Minneapolis, MN, June 29--Tennant Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of surface maintenance equipment, today announced it has advanced to become the only such company to offer comprehensive carpet care solutions.
Midland, MI, June 29--Dow Emulsion Polymers, a worldwide leader in latex-based carpet backing technology, has named Todd Crook to the role of senior marketing manager for its North American Carpet business.
Mettlach, Germany, June 29-- Villeroy & Boch, the German ceramics group, is reported to be planning to sell three tile production sites, in Hungary, Italy and Romania, to Austrian group Lasselsberger.
New York, NY, June 29--U.S. chain store sales weakened in the latest week, due to unseasonably cool weather throughout the country, which lowered purchases of air conditioners, fans and other summer items, a report said on Tuesday.
Baltomore, MD, June 28--Hidden under Esther Siegel's white oak flooring lie the first drafts of history, according to the Baltimore Sun.