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New York, NY, Sept. 4--As they did last month in Greensboro and other areas hit by the rapid drop in U.S. manufacturing, textile interests hope to expand on growing grass-roots support to pressure Washington for new and more protective trade policies, acc
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 5--In your grandmother's day, caring for a wood floor was a real chore. Today, however, hardwood floors offer busy families a low-maintenance, yet durable and beautiful, flooring alternative.
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 5--The Home Depot today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tampa, Fla.-based Installed Products USA, LLC ("IPLLC") and Installed Products of California, Inc. (collectively with IPLLC, "IPUSA").
Chicago, IL, Sept. 4--Chicago's sprawling suburbs, growing number of new homes and seemingly endless supply of older properties has made the area ripe for home improvement retailers, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 4--The Dixie Group, Inc. today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to sell certain of its assets that support its factory-built housing, needlebond and carpet recycling businesses to Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Spending on construction ventures around the country increased in July to the highest level seen since the beginning of the year, a promising sign for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.
Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Business conditions perked up in the summer offering promising signs for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.
Trelleborg, Sweden, Sept. 4--Pergo has decided to invest about USD 16 M in its US operations. The investment includes a DL (direct lamination) press and expansion of the production plant in Garner, North Carolina.
Bayport, MN, Sept. 2--Andersen Corporation announced today that James E. Humphrey has been named chief executive officer, in addition to his current role as president, effective September 1, 2003.
Troy, MI, Sept. 2--Kmart Holding Corp. named Bruce Johnson, Janet Kelly and Lisa Schultz senior vice presidents.