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Washington, D.C., December 6, 2002--American Consumers for Affordable Homes (ACAH) today called on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to focus on how trade distorting measures, particularly the 27% duties recently imposed on Canadian lumber imp
Pleasanton, CA, Dec. 9--Armstrong World Industries has selected the Xign Payment Services Network to automate its paper based accounts payable processes.
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 6, 2002--Home Depot’s net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2002 increased 8.9% to $14.5 billion from $13.3 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2001.
Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 2002--The nation's unemployment rate unexpectedly shot up to 6% in November, the highest level since a peak almost nine years ago when the country was struggling to emerge from the last recession.
Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 2002--Mortgage rates around the country moved up for the third week in a row, with rates on 30-year mortgages climbing to their highest level since late October.
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 5, 2002--Home Depot, streamlining operations to compete better with Lowe's, said it would combine two regional store divisions.
Hoffman Estates, IL, Dec. 5, 2002--Sears, Roebuck and Co., the fourth largest U.S. retailer, on Thursday posted a 10.9% drop in November sales at U.S. stores open at least one year.
Cincinnati, OH, Dec. 4, 2002--Retailer Federated Department Stores Inc.
Vancouver, CANADA, Dec. 4, 2002--Vancouver based Nuheat, a manufacturer of radiant heating mats, is targeting the U.S. for expansion.
Vancouver, WA, Dec. 3, 2002--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (www.iicrc.org) has enhanced its examination programs for certification to adjust to its ongoing growth as a leading authority in inspection, cleaning and