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Turman Hardwood to Expand in Virginia

Galax, VA, December 5, 2005--Nearly four years after buying a lumber operation in Galax, Turman Hardwood Flooring announced Friday that it will expand its facility in the city, add a new product line and hire 40 more employees, starting early next year.

Customer Respect Index Up, Gains Uneven

Ipswich, MA, December 7, 2005--The Customer Respect Group, an international research and consulting firm that focuses on how corporations treat their online customers, has released its fourth quarter findings.

Patcraft’s Intros In Motion Tile

Dalton, GA, December 2, 2005--Organic color bands create a layering of “color texture” on the face of In Motion Tile--a new product from Patcraft Commercial Carpet that heightens the design possibilities with a broad range of installation schemes.

November Chain Store Sales Up 3.5%

New York, NY, December 2, 2005--Chain store sales rose 3.5 percent year on year for November, helped by retailer promotions kicking off the holiday season, according to Michael Niemira, ICSC's chief economist and director of research.

Construction Spending Up 0.7%

Washington, DC, December 1, 2005-Spending on construction projects increased 0.7% in October as public-sector outlays jumped, the Commerce Department said Thursday.