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RD Weis Buys Invironmentalists' NYC and Boston

Port Chester, NY, June 30--The Invironmentalists and RD Weis Companies are pleased to announce RD Weis Companies' intention to acquire certain assets in The Invironmentalists' New York, NY and Canton, MA locations.

Kinder, Gentler Big-Box Stores Open in Suburbia

Gurnee, IL, June 29--A shopper-friendly crop of big-box stores is sprouting up in U.S. suburbs, featuring wider aisles and colorful signs, in contrast to the "stack-'em-high, sell-'em-cheap" model perfected by Wal-Mart.

Florida Retailer Plans Two New Stores

Pompano Beach Fl, June 29--One of the state's oldest and largest family owned furniture, floor covering retailers has Sarasota and Port Charlotte in its sights, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Earnings at UK’s Carpetright Up 31%

Rainham, England, June 29-- Carpetright Plc, Britain's largest carpet retailer, said annual profit climbed 31 percent after it cut prices to lure shoppers and reduced costs.

Tennant Sales Force Gains IICRC Certification

Minneapolis, MN, June 29--Tennant Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of surface maintenance equipment, today announced it has advanced to become the only such company to offer comprehensive carpet care solutions.

Shaw Ceases Production of PVC

Dalton, GA, June 29--Shaw Industries Inc. announced its exit from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) carpet backing, effective at the end of this year.

Tarkett Wood Puts New Spin on Old Standard

Johnson City, TN, June 29--With the upward spiral of inflation in building products, finding quality materials at a good value is on the minds of homeowners and contractors alike.

Chain Store Sales Off on Cool Weather

New York, NY, June 29--U.S. chain store sales weakened in the latest week, due to unseasonably cool weather throughout the country, which lowered purchases of air conditioners, fans and other summer items, a report said on Tuesday.