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Omnova Solutions Expands Asia-Pacific Presence

Fairlawn, Ohio, July 20--Adhesive maker Omnova Solutions Performance Chemicals business has established Omnova Performance Chemicals Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("OMmnova Asia") to enhance and further expand the company's presence in the Asia-Pacific

Linens 'n Things Posts 2Q Loss

Clifton, NJ, July 20--Linens 'n Things reported a loss of $5.9 million, or 13 cents per share, for the second quarter ended July 2, compared with a profit of $97,000, or nil per share, a year earlier.

Sears Canada's 2Q Earnings Up

Toronto, Ontario, July 20--Sears Canada Ltd. reported a larger second-quarter profit on Wednesday on higher sales and said it is still evaluating options for its credit card unit and will make a decision in the third quarter.

Survey: Workers Wasting Time Costs Billions

Needham, MA, July 20--According to a new survey by America Online and Salary.com, the average worker admits to frittering away 2.09 hours per 8-hour workday, not including lunch and scheduled break-time.

Specter: No Asbestos Vote Until Fall

Washington, DC, July 20--Senator Arlen Specter, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said on Wednesday that the asbestos bill, which would create a $140 billion compensation fund, is not expected to come up on the Senate floor before the August rec

International Design Guild Intros Designer Showcas

Manchester, NH, July 19--The International Design Guild, an alliance of luxury floor covering showrooms, strives to recognize the talents and accomplishments of interior designers throughout the United States and Canada.

Back to School Spending Expected to Slide 8%

Washington, DC, July 19--Though clothing, shoes, and school supplies will be strong sellers for the back-to-school season this year, spending in the electronics category will be tempered, according to the findings of a new National Retail Federation surve

Housing Starts Flat in June

Washington, DC, July 19—-Housing starts in June were unchanged at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.004 million, according to a Commerce Department report.