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Bernhardt Adds to Martha Stewart Furniture Collect

New York, October 14--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Bernhardt Furniture Company today announced an expansion of the brand label at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina.

City Warehouse Burns Through the Night

Birmingham, AL, October 13--About 60 Birmingham firefighters expected to work through the night Tuesday to contain a volatile fire at Flooring Creations Warehouse at 37th Street and Fourth Terrace North, according to the Birmingham News.

Factory Orders Off 0.1% in August

Washington, October 4--Factory orders fell in August for the first time in four months, reflecting lower demand for commercial aircraft, a government report showed.

August Construction Spending Up 0.8%

Washington, October 1--A surge of homebuilding pushed total outlays for construction projects up by a better-than-expected 0.8 percent in August, the Commerce Department said Friday.

UK’s Topps Tiles Tops Off Strong Year

Cheshire, England, October 1---Tile and wood flooring specialist Topps Tiles has continued to see strong sales growth, with like-for-like sales up by more than 20 per cent across the past year.

Lowe's Outlines Growth Strategies at Investor

New York, September 28--Lowe's will tell analysts and investors today in Manhattan at its annual conference that the company's strategic initiatives, customer focused culture, and strong management team position Lowe's to build on its success

Rug Smugglers May Get Heavier Punishment

London, England, September 27--Following a report that a rare carpet was recently stolen from the Carpet Museum of Iran, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization (CHTO) Deputy Director Taha Hashemi said the government must consider imposing heavier pun