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Troy, MI, Hoffman Estates, IL, February 21--Sears and Kmart said that the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed merger has been declared effective.
Ann Arbor, MI, February 18--The University of Michigan said today its preliminary index of consumer sentiment decreased to 94.2 from 95.5 in January.
Washington, DC, February 18—The producer price index for finished goods rose 0.3% in January after declining 0.3% in December, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Vancouver, BC, February 18--According to the Vancouver Province, Tsering Luding, a carpet installer, won the Lotto Super 7 draw and will be collecting $24.6 million.
Mooresville, NC, February 18--Lowe's has named Maureen K. Ausura senior vice president of human resources.
Manchester, NH, February 18--During the past year, Carpet One has made a strong commitment on both a national and local level to support a range of worthy causes.
Brooklyn, NY, February 18--IceStone, LLC, the Brooklyn manufacturer of recycled-glass based durable surface material used for countertops and flooring, has been awarded $200,000 in research and development funding from New York State's Environmental I
Kilmarnock, Scotland, February 18--A deal that would rescue stricken Stoddard International, Scotland's oldest carpet maker, is expected to be announced today, according to The Glasgow, Scotland Herald.
Lancaster, PA, February 17--Consumers will see an array of new Bruce Hardwood Flooring in 2005, starting with 59 new choices across eight lines including a new Distressed Oak collection.
Dallas, TX, February 17--Home Solutions of America Inc., a niche provider of specialty residential services, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Cornerstone Building and Remodeling Inc.