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Q.E.P.’s 3Q Earnings Increase 14.1%

Boca Raton, FL, January 12--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. reported net income in the fiscal 2005 third quarter that increased 14.1 percent to $1.2 million, or $0.33 per diluted share.

November Trade Gap Sets New Record

Washington, DC, January 12--The trade gap in November widened to a new record as demand for foreign oil rose and sales of U.S. goods and services overseas fell for the first time in five months.

Founder of UK’s Topps Tiles Stepping Down

Cheshire, England, January 12--The man who helped found Topps Tiles in 1984 is stepping down as co-chairman and a director at the age of 60 to devote more time to his charitable trust and other personal business interests.

Cevisama 2005 to Feature Over 600 Exhibitors

Castellon, Spain, January 12--Cevisama 2005, the 23rd International Trade Fair for ceramic tiles, coverings for the construction industry, bathroom furnishings and fittings, raw materials, glazes and frits, is being held earlier than usual this year.

Interior Design Show Offers a Host of Unique Featu

Toronto, Ontario, January 12--When the Interior Design Show (IDS) takes place at the National Trade Centre in Toronto from February 10 to 13, 2005, show attendees can experience everything from the futuristic "non-conformist" to the classic beauty of Nost

ServiceMaster Realigns Executive Team

Downer Grove, IL, January 12--ServiceMaster Company announced that Albert Cantu has been named Group Business President of ServiceMaster with responsibility for American Residential Services, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids and Furniture Medic.

Freddie Mac: Housing Starts Will Be Off Slightly i

Washington, DC, January 12--U.S. housing starts and home sales should fall short of 2004's record pace, but only slightly as tame inflation helps sustain low long-term mortgage rates in 2005, Freddie Mac economists said.

Lacey Mills Announces Management Changes

Cartersville, GA, January 11--John Whittenburg, chairman and CEO of Southern Yarn Dyers and Lacey Mills Inc., is stepping in to assume responsibilities as president and CEO of Lacey Mills Inc., handling day to day operations.

United Arab Emirates Hosts Carpet Oasis 2005

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 11--Consolidating plans to reaffirm Carpet Oasis as the premier exhibition for the carpet industry in the Middle East, organisers of the exhibition outlined their plans for the upcoming 10th edition of Carpet Oasis 200