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Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006--A fascinating keynote address delivered by Paco Underhill, the renowned retail anthropologist, sent Coverings 2006 attendees into the exhibition hall primed to shop this show of shows for ceramic tile and stone.
New York, NY, April 5, 2006--The outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported on Tuesday that there were fewer job cuts announced last month.
Ridgefield, CT, April 5, 2006--Sun Interiors Ltd., a commercial flooring contractor and StarNet member affected by last year’s devastating hurricane season, received a grant as part of the “Smart Business Reboot” program earlier this year.
Chattanooga, TN, April 5, 2006--In April and May, sustainable design company Tricycle, Inc. will present at the annual conferences of the Color Marketing Group and the Carpet America Recovery Effort.
Chicago, IL, April 5, 2006--Office furniture shipments rose a solid 9 percent on the year for the second consecutive month in February.
New York, NY, April 5, 2006--Consumer bankruptcy filings plunged in the first quarter to their lowest level in 20 years, as a tough new law enacted in October made it harder to erase debts, fresh data show.
Eighty Four, PA, April 5, 2006--84 Lumber Co., the country's largest privately owned building materials retailer, announced Tuesday it would close 67 stores in 19 states.
Washington, DC, April 5, 2006--Americans say their cell phones aid them during emergencies and fill in their free time.
Washington, DC, April 5, 2006--This month, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether a suit against Mohawk Industries should be allowed to proceed.
Minneapolis, MN, April 5, 2006--MyRugShop.com allows shoppers to upload pictures of their rooms and insert pictures of rugs to see how they match up.