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Home Depot May Lower Price of HD Supply

Home Depot May Lower Price of HD Supply

Atlanta, GA, August 9, 2007--Home Depot said it may change the terms and financing of its agreement for the sale of its supply unit, which could result in a drop in the $10.33 billion sale price.

Jobless Claims Up 7,000 Last Week

Jobless Claims Up 7,000 Last Week

Washington, DC, August 9, 2007—Applications for initial jobless claims rose 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 316,000 for the week ended July 30, according to the Labor Department.

Union Park in LEED Neighborhood Program

Union Park in LEED Neighborhood Program

Las Vegas, NC, August 9, 2007--Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and Steve Rypka, member, board of directors, USGBC announced the acceptance of Union Park into the LEED for Neighborhood Development pilot program

Floor & Décor Opens on West Coast

Floor & Décor Opens on West Coast

Kennesaw, GA, August 9, 2007--Floor & Decor Outlets of America, has announced its expansion to the West Coast with the opening of its newest store in Norco, Calif.

Cambridge Intros Mystic Modular

Cambridge Intros Mystic Modular

Adairsville, GA, August 9, 2007--Cambridge Commercial Carpets has rolled out Mystic, a modular carpet tile that simplifies color coordination and has environmental benefits.

World Market Center Reports Brisk Traffic

World Market Center Reports Brisk Traffic

Las Vegas, NV, August 9, 2007--The Summer Las Vegas Market opened to big crowds and featured thousands of new product introductions across all categories of home furnishings.

Fed Maintains Rates, Says Inflation Main Concern

Fed Maintains Rates, Says Inflation Main Concern

Washington, DC, August 7, 2007--The Fed held interest rates steady and said that while tightening credit conditions had increased downside risks facing the economy, inflation was still its main concern.