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New York, NY, June 29--U.S. chain store sales weakened in the latest week, due to unseasonably cool weather throughout the country, which lowered purchases of air conditioners, fans and other summer items, a report said on Tuesday.
Pompano Beach Fl, June 29--One of the state's oldest and largest family owned furniture, floor covering retailers has Sarasota and Port Charlotte in its sights, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Rainham, England, June 29-- Carpetright Plc, Britain's largest carpet retailer, said annual profit climbed 31 percent after it cut prices to lure shoppers and reduced costs.
Minneapolis, MN, June 29--Tennant Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of surface maintenance equipment, today announced it has advanced to become the only such company to offer comprehensive carpet care solutions.
Dalton, GA, June 29--Shaw Industries Inc. announced its exit from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) carpet backing, effective at the end of this year.
Wilmington, DE, June 28--Delaware is getting $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide job-related training for nearly 300 of the 735 workers being laid off this year by the DuPont Co. and Invista.
Vernon Hills, IL-- June 28---Wickes Inc. reported that it has entered into separate agreements with three strategic buyers who intend to acquire substantially all of the operating assets at 50 of the 59 locations where Wickes conducts business.
Orlando, FL, June 28--The recovering economy, high demand and still low -- but rising -- mortgage rates pushed sales of existing single- family homes in Florida to a statewide total of 23,107 in May, 19 percent higher than last year's level.
Baltomore, MD, June 28--Hidden under Esther Siegel's white oak flooring lie the first drafts of history, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Dalton, GA, June 28--Honeywell has announced that all Zeftron brands of Premium Nylon 6ix Fiber Systems have been certified as Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).