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Tempe AZ, October 5, 2005--Growth at service companies slowed more than expected in September as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita shut down businesses along the Gulf Coast and drove up energy prices to records.
Hoffman Estates, IL, October 5, 2005--Kmart Holding, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings has named Donald J. Germano, as senior vice president and general manager for Kmart's more than 1,400 stores.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 4, 2005 -- Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics has joined forces with an Italian company to form a joint venture company, Chemica.
Pittsburgh, PA, October 4, 2005 -- Richard T. Walker, 65, owner of Walker Rugs in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, has died.
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.
Pittsburgh, PA, October 3, 2005--The United Steelworkers (USW) announced a recess today in negotiations with Armstrong World Industries (AWI) with a day-to-day extension on a midnight expiration of the current contract covering 1,400 production workers at
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.