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Cambridge, MA, November 1, 2005--Despite concerns about consumer confidence, US online retail sales this holiday season will hit $18 billion, a 25 percent increase over last year, according to Forrester Research, Inc.
Kansas City, MO, October 31, 2005--The CFI Woven and Patterned Carpet Skills Workshop is fast approaching in Kansas City, MO on November 10-11, 2005.
Manchester, NH, November 1, 2005--International Design Guild and its affiliated member showrooms are preparing to launch their annual ASID Student Design Contest.
Dalton, GA, November 1, 2005--With an eye toward the uniquely tough demands of exterior-to-interior transitional areas, Patcraft Commercial Carpet is introducing Foot in the Door.
Chicago, IL, October 31, 2005--The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago said today its Business Barometer, which is based on a survey of executives in the region, rose to 62.9 during the month from 60.5 in September.
Atlanta, GA, October 31, 2005--Simply Floored, a flooring company that brings the store to the customer, provides full-service flooring services.
San Francisco, CA, October 31, 2005--With home sales holding at historically high levels, only modest cooling is expected next year, according to a forecast released at the National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo here.
St. Louis, MO, October 31--The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Monsanto Co. is generating sufficient cash to buy back up to $800 million of its common stock and cover liabilities related to the bankruptcy of Solutia Inc.
San Francisco, CA, October 31, 2005--The National Association of Realtors said it is developing a new leading indicator for the commercial real estate market.
Lancaster County, PA, October 31, 2005--A coalition of four local entities on Friday unveiled its plan to transform most of the old 65-acre Armstrong plant complex by applying two forces: time and money.