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Thomasville, North Carolina, October 3, 2005 – Less than two months after the institution by the International Trade Commission of its investigation called ‘Certain laminated floor panels,’ 19 of the 32 parties have already chosen to drop out of the case.
Midland, MI, October 4, 2005 -- Dow Chemical Co. chief financial officer J. Pedro Reinhard resigned effective October 1, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.
Bentonville, AR, October 3, 2005--Wal-Mart said on Friday that the heads of its U.S. and international operations would switch roles as the world's biggest retailer struggles to boost sluggish sales growth at home and abroad.
Wellington, New Zealand, October 3, 2005--Feltex has asked its shareholders to hang in there regarding details on the extent of its restructuring, which is expected to improve profitability. Details will be unveiled in two weeks.
Virginia Beach, VA, October 3, 2005-- Scandian Industries has named John T. Patterson to the newly created position of vice-president of sales and marketing-North America.
Washington, D.C., October 3, 2005--Spending on construction projects increased 0.4% in August, according to the Commerce Department. It was the biggest increase in three months.
Atlanta, GA, October 3, 2005—-According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Home Depot has moved a step closer to opening stores in China, a key growth frontier with a $50 billion home improvement market.
London, England, October 3, 2005--A noted sculptor has called for paying more attention to woven handicrafts of tribal communities in order to prevent them from becoming extinct, according to Iran Daily.
Manchester, NH October 3, 2005--The effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have been far-reaching, touching the lives of most Americans.
Rainham, England, October 3, 2005--Carpetright, the UK's largest carpet retailer, warned yesterday that the consumer slowdown was continuing, after reporting a sharp slide in sales as customers reined in their spending on refitting new homes.