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U.S. Retail Sales Up 0.2% in August

Washington, D.C., September 14, 2006--Americans' retail spending rose 0.2 percent in August, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. The increase was slightly higher than most experts had predicted, but was below July's 1.4 percent increase.

WFCA Online: Everything You Were Afraid to Ask

Anaheim, CA, September 14, 2006--The World Floor Covering Association's new website is designed to help consumers understand their flooring choices, and to see that they find reliable, trustworthy dealers. Here in brief Q&A format, are additional deta

Välinge: Classen Stretches Scope of Patent

Viken, Sweden, September 13, 2006--Välinge Innovation AB issued a statement saying that the Classen Group had claimed to have filed a legal action against the company in Düsseldorf.

Court Approves Congoleum Settlement

Trenton, NJ, September 13, 2006--A federal court approved a settlement that will add $16.95 million to Congoleum's trust to pay victims who were exposed to the company's asbestos-containing products.

Home Sales Forecast Down, Prices to Dip

Washington, DC, September 7, 2006--Home sales during the rest of the year will be lower than earlier projections as the market works its way through an inventory and price imbalance, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Home Depot Sees Slowdown in Big Projects

Atlanta, GA, September 6, 2006--Home Depot expects growth in its average purchase to slow as customers pressed by higher interest rates take on fewer costly projects such as kitchen renovations, the company's finance chief said on Wednesday.

Personal Income, Spending Up Slightly

Washington, DC, August 30, 2006--Core U.S. consumer prices rose a less-than-expected 0.1 percent in July, but the year-on-year rate of nonfood, nonenergy inflation remained at 2.4 percent.