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Weekly Chain Store Sales Up 4.9% vs. Last Year

New York, NY, January 17, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended January 13 rose 4.9% from the year-ago period, according to a survey released Wednesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.

Omnova 4Q Earnings Up

Fairlawn, OH, January 16, 2007--Omnova Solutions reported fourth quarter earnings of $17 million, or 41 cents a share, compared with $4.1 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago.

Coverings 2007 Spectrum and Prism Awards Call For

Alexandria, VA, JANUARY 16, 2007--The search is on for architectural and design projects representing the most innovative and visionary use of ceramic tile and natural stone, and $36,000 in prize money is at stake as the annual Spectrum and Prism Awards i

GranitiFiandre Promotes Nichols and Sassi

Chicago, IL, January 16, 2007--Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has named Jeanne Nichols to vice president, sales and marketing, and Marcello Sassi to the post of vice president, national accounts, effective immediately.

Ohio Retailer Stays Open After Fire

Ravenna, Ohio, January 12, 2007--In spite of a major fire early Thursday morning at the building housing the Franklin Mills Rug Co. the business will continue to remain open.

FieldTurf Tarkett, TenCate Form Alliance

Almelo, The Netherlands, January 11, 2007--FieldTurf Tarkett, an international supplier of synthetic turf systems for sport applications, and TenCate are forming a global strategic alliance.

NAR Sees Gradual Rise for Home Sales

Washington DC, January 11, 2007--After bottoming in the fourth quarter of 2006, existing-home sales are forecast to gradually rise through 2007 and into 2008, while new-home sales should turnaround by summer, according to the latest forecast by the Nation