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St. Louis, MO, December 9, 2005--Furniture Brands International Inc. said business was improving as a rebound in consumer confidence, a fall in energy costs and stabilizing foam availability have reduced some uncertainties.
Alexandria, VA, December 9, 2005--The asbestos issue has had many ill effects on individuals, the legal system, and the economy, but the U.S. Senate's proposed cure is worse than the disease itself, according to a study released today from the 350,000
Dalton, GA, December 9, 2005--The Terracomm Group, manufacturers of display systems for the carpet industry, has been nominated by the United States Small Business Administration for the Phoenix Award.
Washington, DC, December 9, 2005--Inventories at wholesalers rose 0.2% in October as sales climbed 1.2%, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Coventry, England, December 9, 2005—Flooring firm Amtico International is enjoying such world-wide success that American president George Bush has jumped on board.
Ann Arbor, MI, December 9, 2005--Consumer sentiment improved again in early December, but remained below levels seen in the early summer before gasoline prices moved higher.
Washington, DC, December 8, 2005 --First-time jobless claims 6,000 to 327,000 in the week ended Dec. 3, according to the Labor Department.
Horsham, PA, December 8, 2005--Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc., reported fourth quarter earnings that were up 72 percent.
Göteborg, Sweden, December 8, 2005--The board of directors of the healthcare provider, the Capio Group today announced that Ulf Mattsson, former CEO of Tarkett, North America, will take over as president and chief executive officer on January 1, 2006.
San Francisco, CA, December 8, 2005 -- Area rug specialist and award-winning interior designer Hansine Pedersen Goran will present a lecture about her contemporary rug designs at the San Francisco de Young Museum this month.