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Mayors Adopt AIA Position on Sustainability

Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--At their National Convention and Design Expo, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that the U.S. Conference of Mayors voted to unanimously approve the resolution “Adopting the 2030 Challenge for All Buildings.

NRF Disappointed by Senate Vote on Estate Tax

Washington, DC, June 8, 2006--The National Retail Retail Federation today expressed disappointment over the Senate’s vote against further consideration of legislation that would make repeal of the federal estate tax permanent.

Las Vegas World Market Center Gets Phase 3 Approva

Las Vegas, NV, June 9, 2006--World Market Center Las Vegas announced another milestone for the next phase of its 57-acre home furnishings campus, slated to become the largest trade complex of its kind in the world.

Garages Create Boomiing Flooring Market

Grand Junction, CO, June 9, 2006--The garage flooring industry has emerged from a non-existent fringe product a couple of years ago to a booming industry with new and innovative products being launched every month.

Mediterranea Intros Cottage

Doral, FL, June 9, 2006--Mediterranea, a multi-national tile and design firm producing ceramic and porcelain tile, has found a way to tap into those delicate memories of youth, with their latest series titled: “Cottage.”

Trade Gap Widens on Oil

Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--The high cost of imported oil helped push up the U.S. trade gap in April, a government report showed Friday.

Chorman Resigns as Foamex CEO

Linwood, PA, June 08, 2006--Thomas E. Chorman, President, CEO and a director of Foamex International, has resigned from the company by mutual agreement with the board, effective immediately. The board has named chairman, Raymond E. Mabus, Jr., interim pre

Wholesale Inventories Off

Washington, DC, June 8, 2006--Wholesale inventories tightened in March and matched the lowest level on record, as sales jumped 1.3% while inventories climbed 0.9%.

Wools of New Zealand Invests in Chromatology

Atlanta, GA, June 8, 2006--“Color science is the key to a successful future”, according to Wes Connelly, North American area manager for Wools of New Zealand, which is precisely why the company has invested in the latest Spectrophotometer from Datacolor.