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Lowe's CEO Discusses Expansion, Including Poss

Las Vegas, NV, May 27--Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse will continue its phenomenal growth nationwide as the company continues to go after market share and as it changes to fit the demographics of the country, the company's chief executive said

Researcher Reports Facts & Myths About Big Box Ret

Corvallis, OR, May 27--Since his ground-breaking 1988 study on how Wal-Mart stores impact local economies, Iowa State University economist Kenneth Stone has spoken on the topic in every U.S. state and every Canadian province.

Armstrong Bankruptcy Update

Lancaster, PA, May 26--May 25--Once upon a time, Armstrong World Industries thought it would be out of bankruptcy last summer, according to the Lancaster New Era.

New Home Sales Fall 11.8%

Washington, DC, May 26--Sales of new U.S. homes sagged well below expectations in April to post their biggest monthly drop in more than ten years.

Flooring Firm Faces Racketeering Trial

Gainesville, GA, May 26--More than 120 complaints against a Gainesville-based Internet business are enough to put its two operators on trial for racketeering, said a Hall County Magistrate, according to the Gainesville Times.

Dow Chemical's Rick Hamilton to Retire

Dalton, GA, May 26--Rick Hamilton, North American Senior Commercial Manager for Dow Emulsion Polymers' carpet business, will retire from The Dow Chemical Company on June 30 after more than 29 years of service.

Shaw Schedules SFA Convention

Dalton, GA, May 25--Shaw Industries has announced that the bi-annual convention for Shaw Flooring Alliance retailers will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas.