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Chicago, IL, Sept. 4--Chicago's sprawling suburbs, growing number of new homes and seemingly endless supply of older properties has made the area ripe for home improvement retailers, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Spending on construction ventures around the country increased in July to the highest level seen since the beginning of the year, a promising sign for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.
Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Business conditions perked up in the summer offering promising signs for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.
Trelleborg, Sweden, Sept. 4--Pergo has decided to invest about USD 16 M in its US operations. The investment includes a DL (direct lamination) press and expansion of the production plant in Garner, North Carolina.
Bayport, MN, Sept. 2--Andersen Corporation announced today that James E. Humphrey has been named chief executive officer, in addition to his current role as president, effective September 1, 2003.
Troy, MI, Sept. 2--Kmart Holding Corp. named Bruce Johnson, Janet Kelly and Lisa Schultz senior vice presidents.
Millersville, MD, Sept. 3--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration has announced a new slate of environmental courses that it will be offering. The courses fall into four areas: mold, hazardous waste operations and emergency response (H
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 2--As Home Depot expands in Mexico and Canada, it's keeping an eye on Europe and Asia for future international opportunities, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Kidderminster, UK, Sept. 2--A leading UK textile company has announced it is to lay off 140 people at its two Northern Ireland factories, according to 4NI.
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 2--Karastan has extended its AmericasMart Area Rug Center presence with a long-term lease agreement.