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Alexandria, VA, Dec. 11--Coverings, the preeminent showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone floorcoverings, announced today that the Marble Institute of America (MIA) will serve as a co-sponsor of Coverings 2004.
Atlanta, DC, Dec. 11--The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced it has completed its $1 billion share repurchase program announced earlier this year.
Middlesbrough, UK, Dec. 10--The completion of a £4m investment at a Teesside chemical plant is helping to safeguard the jobs of 350 people according to the Business Daily.
Washington, DC, Dec. 9--The Federal Reserve left interest rates at a 45-year low Tuesday and retained its controversial commitment to keep interest rates low for a "considerable period."
Mooresville, NC, Dec. 10--Lowe's announced today the company will expand its operational structure to support its ongoing nationwide growth and ensure continued high customer service levels in its stores.
Washington, DC, Dec. 9--Wholesale inventories rose in October by the largest amount in ten months as companies beefed up auto stocks.
Mooresville, NC, Dec. 9--Lowe's announced today the resignation of Thomas D. O'Malley from its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Dalton, GA, Dec. 9--The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) received a boost when Congress appropriated a $300,000 grant for the study of carpet as an alternative fuel.
Chattanooga, TN, Dec. 10--The city of Chattanooga is planning to buy the former Dixie Group headquarters in Ridgedale for $315,000.
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 9--Georgia-Pacific will combine its industrial wood products group with its structural panels and lumber units early next year to create a new wood products unit.