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Washington, DC, August 15, 2006--Existing-home sales, including single-family and condo, were down in the second quarter in contrast with a record set in the same period in 2005. Despite the overall decline, 20 states showed increases in sales activity fr
Birmingham, AL, August 15, 2006--Saks Inc., posted a second-quarter loss Tuesday, reversing a year-earlier profit, due in large part to sharply lower revenue following the sale of its Northern Department Store Group.
Beverly Hills, CA, August 15, 2006-- Like most industries in the United States, the rug business has not been spared from the effects of inflation, erratic petroleum prices and increasing dependence on Chinese importation.
Cincinnati, OH, August 14, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc.'s conversion of hundreds of stores to the Macy's nameplate could be painful for newspapers.
New York, NY, August 10, 2006--The Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer Spending continued to move down this month, projecting a difficult retail environment due to a weaker job market, high energy costs and continued softness in the housing market
Milwaukee, WI, August 9, 2006--A Milwaukee trucking firm that focuses on transporting tile, carpet and other flooring materials received financing approval Tuesday for a planned expansion on the city's northwest side.
Dallas, TX, August 7, 2006--Home Solutions of America, Inc., announced that it has closed the acquisition of Fireline Restoration, Inc.
San Marcos, CA, August 7, 2006--California homeowners are finding that the latest IKEA trends may not be the best way to spend home improvement dollars and instead are opting to invest in their home's long term value, including flooring.
Washington, DC, August 7, 2006--The pension reform bill approved last week by the Senate includes a “mixed bag” of reforms for pension plan sponsors, according to Dorothy Coleman, vice president of tax and domestic economic policy at the National Associat
St. Louis, August 4, 2006--Solutia Inc., has appointed Paul J. Berra III vice president of government affairs and communications.