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Lowe's to Build Distribution Center in Oregon

Lebanon, OR, January 13--It was probably the worst kept secret in mid-valley history. For nearly a year now, rumors had circulated that Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Inc. was looking at Lebanon to build a regional distribution center.

Trading Spaces Designer to Appear at Surfaces

Houston, TX, January 13--Frank Bielec, one of the most popular designers on TLC’s hit design makeover show Trading Spaces, will be appearing at the Surfaces Convention in the Tarkett booth – #4714.

Retail Sales Up 1.2% in December

Washington, DC, January 13—Retail sales rose 1.2 percent in December, according to a report from the Commerce Department. Excluding autos, sales rose 0.3 percent, after rising 0.4 percent a month earlier.

Tarkett Overhauling Houston Plant

Houston, TX, January 12--Tarkett Commercial has begun implementation of an overhaul of its manufacturing processes at its Houston facility.

Q.E.P.’s 3Q Earnings Increase 14.1%

Boca Raton, FL, January 12--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. reported net income in the fiscal 2005 third quarter that increased 14.1 percent to $1.2 million, or $0.33 per diluted share.

November Trade Gap Sets New Record

Washington, DC, January 12--The trade gap in November widened to a new record as demand for foreign oil rose and sales of U.S. goods and services overseas fell for the first time in five months.

Cevisama 2005 to Feature Over 600 Exhibitors

Castellon, Spain, January 12--Cevisama 2005, the 23rd International Trade Fair for ceramic tiles, coverings for the construction industry, bathroom furnishings and fittings, raw materials, glazes and frits, is being held earlier than usual this year.