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Ilva Introduces New Porcelain
Buenos Aires City, Argentina, September 9--Ilva S.A., the leading Argentine producer of porcelain tile, has introduced Crema Marfil, a porcelain series with the look of marble.
Wisconsin Retailer Expands
Sturtevant, WI, September 9, Floortech, one of the area's largest flooring retailers, broke ground Wednesday on a new showroom and warehouse in Renaissance Business Park.
Import Prices Up 1.3% on Oil
Washington, DC, September 9---Prices of goods imported into the U.S increased 1.3% in August, the fastest increase since March, according to a Labor Department report.
Anderson Intros Anderson Pacific Brand
Clinton, SC, September 9-- Anderson Hardwood Floors, one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the category, introduced a new name in its family of brands here today: Anderson Pacific.
Roppe Relocates Sales & Marketing to Fostoria
Fostoria, OH, September 9--Roppe Holding Company, the parent company of Roppe Corporation, based in Fostoria, Ohio and Flexco, based in Tuscumbia, Alabama, has announced the relocation of its sales and marketing departments from Tuscumbia to its corporate
Oriental Weavers USA Operations Merge, Mike Riley
Dalton, GA, September 8--Oriental Weavers Group announced today the merger of its North American divisions. Effective immediately, the company will fully merge its import (Sphinx) and domestic manufacturing (OW America) operations.
Mohawk U Takes Top Award
Dalton, GA, September 8--A training program created by Mohawk University is a Silver Winner in the 2005 Summit Creative Awards international competition.
Mervyns Closing 62 Stores
Hayward, CA, September 8--Mervyns said it plans to close nearly a quarter of its stores and lay off 4,800 employees in an attempt to cut the chain's losses.
Sears 2Q Earnings Up, Lacy Out as CEO
Hoffman Estates, IL, September 8---Sears Holdings, the retailer formed when Kmart bought Sears, reported a 4.5 percent increase in earnings in the second quarter to $161 million from $154 million a year earlier.