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Washington, DC, March 15--David W. Johnson's tile company in Ohio once boasted 650 workers at four factories and 11 distribution centers that shipped ceramic tiles in 10,000 colors, shapes and sizes to customers around the world, including the White H
Los Angeles, March 16--In its first quarterly report of 2005, the UCLA Anderson Forecast asserts that the current expansion in the national economy is nearer its end than its beginning.
Washington, DC, March 15—-Business inventories were up 0.9 percent in January, according to the Commerce Department.
New York, March 15--Chain store retail sales rose 0.6 percent in the week ended March 12.
St. Louis, MO, March 15--The National Wood Flooring Association has just published some valuable information on identifying and caring for wood floors that could beneficial to retailers and retail salespeople.
Stoke-on-Trent, England, March 15-- Tools4Tilers is launching an exclusive drill guide that avoids the age-old problem of drilling into ceramic tiles, and hard surfaces without causing unwanted damage, such as ugly scratches.
Atlanta, GA, March 15--FloorExpo added Graham Howerton to the corporate team as vice president of MultiFamily Solutions.
Washington, DC, March 15--Retail sales were up 0.5 percent in February helped by healthy automobile sales, according to the Commerce Department.
St. Louis, MO, March 14--According to the St. Louis Business Journal, The Rubicon Group acquired the majority ownership stake in Tile Town last month for about $350,000.
Washington, DC, March 14--Legislation that would increase the federal focus on green chemistry to discover more environmentally benign chemical products and processes was reintroduced in the House of Representatives last week.