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Sept. 6, 2006- As the laminate flooring industry continues to expand and forecasts are calling for a 100 percent increase in the demand for laminate flooring from the reported 920 million in 2004 to 1.85 billion by 2009, the need for quality control in th
Neenah, WI, September 15, 2006--Flooring and interiors retailer H.J. Martin & Son opened its first retail store outside of the Green Bay area today, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Auckland, New Zealand, September 13, 2006--The New Zealand Stock Exchange has allowed Feltex to delay the release of its annual results until next Monday.
Hoffman Estates, IL, September 13, 2006--Sears will differentiate itself from other retailers this fall by launching new television advertising featuring customers talking candidly about real experiences and real purchases they have made at Sears.
Chicago, IL, September 11, 2006--Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on Monday vetoed a "living wage" ordinance that would require large retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target to pay escalating hourly pay and benefits.
Ottawa, Ontario, September 11, 2006--Canadian industries cut back their production capacity use in the second quarter to 85.5 percent.
Washington, DC, September 8, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc., sold or agreed to sell 63 stores as of Thursday, according to its quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bethany CT, September 8, 2006--Laticrete International founder and chairman emeritus, Dr. Henry M. Rothberg, will be inducted into the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) Hall of Fame.
Grand Rapids, MI, September 7, 2006--Office furniture maker Steelcase said it has acquired privately held health care furnishings manufacturer Softcare Innovations Inc.
Washington, DC, September 7, 2006--Inventories of wholesalers rose 0.8% in July, beating economists' expectations, while sales at the wholesale level rose 0.4%, the lowest level since February