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Floorboard Noise Spurs Call to Action in Scotland

London, England, June 17—According to BBC News, demands are growing in the Scotland for tighter controls to tackle the growing number of noise complaints sparked by laminate flooring and stripped floorboards.

Builder Confidence Slips Two Notches In June

Washington, DC, June 16-- Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes edged downward this month but remained well above where it was this time last year when mortgage interest rates were at their lowest point in nearly half a century.

Sears' Grand Revenues Higher Than Expected

Hoffman Estates, Feb. 27--Taking steps to shake its heritage as a mall-based retailer, Sears, Roebuck and Co. said Thursday that revenues at its first Sears Grand store have exceeded expectations.

Collins & Aikman CEO Resigns

Southfield, MI, February 1, 2007--Bankrupt auto interiors supplier Collins & Aikman, which plans to sell off its business units, said on Wednesday that Frank Macher has resigned as president and chief executive officer.

Coverings 2007 Shaping Up for Banner Show

Alexandria, VA, February 1, 2007--Coverings 2007, April 17-20, looks like is will top itself and all previous records, continuing its rule as the ultimate trade show and conference for ceramic tile and natural stone.

Employment Costs Up

Washington, DC, January 31, 2007--Employment costs increased 0.8% in the fourth quarter after a 1.0% gain in the third quarter, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

Former Mannington President Dies

Paoli, N.J., January 31, 2007--Carl G. Sempier, 75, of Malvern, retired company president and husband of a former Miss America, died at home Thursday of myelodysplasia, a bone marrow disease.