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Varanasi, India, October 17, 2005—The Indian government has called for technology-aided value addition to the quality of carpets manufactured in Varanasi-Mirzapur-Bhadohi belt so that the internationally-acclaimed products could continue to compete in the
White Plains, NY, October 17, 2005--GLM has announced plans to shift the New York Home Textiles Show from its current spring and fall timeframe to a new winter and summer date pattern, beginning in August 2006.
San Antonio, TX, October 17, 2005-- John Gormley the founder and owner of Stone Care of Texas Inc. began efforts to grow his business two years ago by expanding into the commercial marketplace.
Washington, DC, October 17, 2005—Although the month of September was burdened with the impact of two hurricanes and much higher gas prices, retail sales continued to rise.
New York, NY, October 17, 2005--Chief executives’ confidence fell to its lowest level in four years, The Conference Board reports today in its latest survey of CEOs.
Sandbach, England, October 17, 2005--Flowcrete has signed agreement to acquire Ivory Industrials, South Africa's largest and longest-established resin flooring company.
Southfield MI, October 17, 2005--WL Ross & Co. LLC and Lear Corp. said they have signed a framework agreement providing for a joint venture relationship to explore strategic acquisition opportunities.
Salem, NJ, October 18, 2005--Mannington announced the winners of the first-ever Stand On A Better World Awards.
Washington, DC, October 14, 2005--Retail sales rose 0.2% in September.
New York, NY, October 14, 2005--A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that a Washington law firm had a conflict of interest when it advised Congoleum, a company coping with asbestos claims, according to the New York Times.