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ASID Announces Special Events to Highlight Interio

Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers has announced several special events and offerings to highlight Interiors 06.

Federated to Sell 10 Stores

Cincinnati, OH, February 7, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc. said Monday it would sell 10 mall department store locations for an undisclosed sum to Boscov's Inc.

Home Depot Tests Kiosks in Malls

Atlanta, GA, February 7, 2006--According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Home Depot is testing small kiosks at local malls where shoppers can surf the chain's Web site and look at its catalogs.

Tarkett Commercial Announces Azrock Distributor Aw

Houston, TX, February 7, 2006--Tarkett Commercial announced today the winners of the Azrock by Tarkett 2005 Distributor Awards, including Best Performance New Distributor, Highest Premium Sales, Best Sales Growth, Highest Market Share and Distributor of t

Home Sales to be Slower But Sustainable

Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--Home sales this year are expected to stay below the peak levels in 2005 but will remain historically strong, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Senate to Vote Today on Asbestos Bill Debate

Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--The Senate set a vote for Tuesday on whether to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits as senators hurled verbal brickbats over the legislation and the intense lobbying it has engendered.

Judge to Approve Armstrong’s Reorganization Hearin

Lancaster, PA, February 06, 2006--Armstrong World Industries announced that at a status conference in Chapter 11 case held in Philadelphia on Friday, February 3, Judge Robreno of the U.S. District Court indicated that he would approve a proposed order sch

Simply Floored Launches New Financing Promotion fo

Atlanta, GA, February 6, 2006--Simply Floored, an innovative Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, today announced a new financing promotion to help homeowners in their new flooring selection and purchasing process.

Nebraska Retailer Closes After 72 Years

Scottsbluff, NE, February 6, 2006--Taylor’s Warehouse Carpet Corporation closes its doors, after 72 years in the community, according to the StarHerald.

Louisiana-Pacific 4Q Earnings Rise

Nashville, TN, February 6, 2006--Louisiana-Pacific said its fourth-quarter earnings surged sixfold on higher sales, cost controls and a lower tax rate.