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Omaha, NE, Nov. 20--The economy is still sluggish, your competitor, Nebraska Furniture Mart, is still the nation's biggest furniture store, and it's still owned by a company headed by one of the world's richest men.
Irvine, CA, Nov. 20--The nesting craze has been a boon to franchisees in business to help homeowners with projects, as mortgage refinancings keep the money flowing into repairs and improvements, according to Entrepreneur.com.
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 20--Armstrong World Industries, Inc. the operating subsidiary of Armstrong Holdings, Inc. announced today a significant step towards ultimate approval of its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
Washington, DC, Nov. 20--Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes dipped slightly in November after reaching its highest point in nearly four years during October, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported.
Warren, NJ, Nov. 19--Formica Corporation today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order approving the Disclosure Statement with respect to its Plan of Reorganization (the Plan).
New York, NY, Nov. 20--A closely watched gauge of future economic activity rose 0.4 percent in October, suggesting continued growth in the coming year.
Santa Rosa, CA, Nov. 19--Max Petrich, beloved husband of the late Lucy A. Petrich, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14 in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 76.
Wilmington, DE, Nov. 19--The bankruptcy judge overseeing the Chapter 11 case of Armstrong World Industries said Tuesday he would recommend confirmation of the building maker's plan of reorganization.
Washington, DC, Nov. 18--The Bush administration, in a further escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China, announced Tuesday it had decided to impose quotas on three types of textile products.
Dallas, TX, Nov. 19--With about two months left until the show, Surfaces--the floor covering industry’s main event--is over 90% sold out.