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Mercerville, NJ, August 20, 2007--Congoleum Corp. today reported that it has not filed its quarterly report for the period ended June 30 because the SEC has not completed its review of the company's financial statements.
Dallas, TX, August 21, 2007--Quick•Step has introduced UniFix, a tool that makes laminate floor repairs quick and easy by allowing the removal of a single plank from anywhere in a room.
Zurich, Switzerland, August 21, 2007--Forbo Holdings AG reported an improved first half with net profit of 46.6 million sfr, up from 19.8 million a year ago.
LaGrange, GA, August 17, 2007– InterfaceFLOR’s entire product line can now help earn an extra Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credit because of a recent U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) ruling on climate neutral products.
Washington, DC, August 20, 2007--The Conference Board said that the leading index increased 0.4%, the coincident index increased 0.2 % and the lagging index also increased 0.2% in July.
Chicago, IL, August 20, 2007--The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said its gauge of the national economy was lower in July, hurt by weakness in employment and housing indicators.
Washington, DC August 20, 2007—The Commerce Department said that retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter increased 6.4% to a seasonally adjusted $33.6 billion, from the first quarter of 2007.
Rochester, NY, August 20, 2007-- As the volatility continues on Wall Street, a plurality of Americans says the economy is declining while one-third of Americans say, compared to a year ago, their own personal finances have gotten worse.
Mooresville, NC, August 20, 2007--Lowe's reported net earnings in the second quarter that increased 9% to $1.02 billion over the same period a year ago. Earnings per share increased 11.7% to $0.67 verses $0.60 in the second quarter of 2006.
Bellwood, IL, August 20, 2007--Luna, the in-home carpet seller with the familiar TV jingle, will branch out into brick and mortar retail stores this fall.