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Atlanta, GA, Dec. 3--Recurrent rumors resurfaced Tuesday that Home Depot is interested in acquiring London-based home improvement retailer Kingfisher PLC, and the speculation fueled a rise in Kingfisher's stock.
Tokyo, Dec 3--Mitsubishi Rayon Co. has decided to withdraw from the roll carpet and artificial turf businesses and focus all its carpet resources on self-adhesive tile carpets.
New York, NY, Dec. 1--November retail sales are expected to show only moderate gains from last year's poor results as recent warm weather hurt sales of winter gear, and some shoppers hesitated amid a lack of holiday bargains.
Dallas, TX, Dec. 2--Surfaces 2004 continues to provide floorcovering professionals with the information they need to increase sales and profitability.
Washington, DC, Dec. 1--Construction spending jumped an unexpected 0.9 percent in October, setting a new record for a fourth straight month.
Mooresville. NC, Dec 02--A nation in love with dramatic transformations has infused the word makeover into everyday vernacular. Through its quarterly Trendex survey of 500 homeowners, Lowe's has tapped into America's preoccupation with makeover ma
Sydney, Australia, Nov. 27--The Federal Government has announced a $747 million assistance package for the textiles, clothing and footwear industry (TCF).
Orlando, FL, Nov. 26--During 20 years in business for himself, Orlando tradesman Bill Miller has earned a decent living, mostly by doing repairs and other small drywall work,
Boston, MA, Nov. 26--In a sign that commercial real estate markets have begun to stabilize, the national vacancy rate remained unchanged at 16.3% during the third quarter of 2003.
Washington, DC, Nov. 26--American manufacturers saw orders for big-ticket items jump in October by the largest amount in 15 months.