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Soaring Wool Prices Not Helping Farmers

Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 13, 2010--International wool prices are hitting highs not seen in a decade but farmers say returns at the gate are not sustainable, according to nzherald online.

Claremont Rug Buys Rare Oriental Collection

Oakland, CA, Oct. 13, 2010--Claremont Rug Co. said it has purchased an 85-piece collection of rare 19th century art-level Oriental rugs assembled and held by a single family over four generations.

Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year

Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year

New York, NY, Oct. 12, 2010--U.S. weekly chain-store sales rose 2.6% from last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.

Business Forecasters See Slow Growth Ahead

Business Forecasters See Slow Growth Ahead

Washington, DC, Oct. 12, 2010--The National Association for Business Economics cut its forecast for annual growth in gross domestic product to 2.6% for 2010, down from a springtime estimate of 3.2%.

Armstrong Flooring in New Reality TV Show

Armstrong Flooring in New Reality TV Show

Lancaster, PA, Oct. 12, 2010--Armstrong Commercial Flooring has donated floor products to a new reality television show called "School Pride" debuting on NBC this Friday, October 15.