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Builder Confidence Slides One Point in March

Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--A one-point decline in the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for March indicates that housing demand and sales are gradually returning to a sustainable pace.

Consumer Prices Inch Up 0.1% in February

Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The consumer price index rose 0.1% in February, as falling prices for energy, food and clothing offset higher prices for medical care, shelter and air fares.

Mohawk Inks Licensing Deal with the National Trust

Atlanta, GA, March 16, 2006--The Mohawk Group said it is partnering with The National Trust for Historic Preservation, America’s leading nonprofit dedicated to saving the nation’s diverse historic places.

UK’s Floors 2 Go Shares Fall

London, England, March 15, 2006--News that the market remains challenging led wood and laminate flooring specialist Floors 2 Go sharply lower today.

Laticrete Sponsors Employee’s Race Car

Hamlet, NC, March 15, 2006--For the last five decades, the Laticrete commitment to research and development has pursued innovative ceramic tile and stone installation systems.

Sears 4Q Earnings Double

Hoffman Estates, IL, March 15, 2006--Sears reported fourth-quarter net earnings more than doubled to $648 million, or $4.03 a share, in the quarter ended Jan. 28, up from $309 million, or $3.09 a share, a year earlier.

NRF Retail Sales Index Up 7.2% in February

Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for February (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a solid 7.2 percent over last year and decreased 0.4 percent seasonally a