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New Orleans, April 1--When ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" recently came to redo a local home, the winter weather did not catch the transformative spirit of the occasion, according to the Times-Picayune.
Tempe, AZ, April 1--The Institute for Supply Management’s index measuring manufacturing activity registered 55.2 in March, down from February's 55.3 reading.
Auckland, New Zealand, April 1--Shares of Feltex Carpets Ltd., the biggest carpet maker in Australia and New Zealand, plunged 31 percent after the company cut its profit estimate.
Decatur, GA, April 1 --Bill Reid has been appointed executive vice president of sales & marketing at StonExpress.
Ann Arbor, MI, April 1--The University of Michigan said its final measure of consumer confidence fell to 92.6 in March from 94.1 in February, according to market sources who saw the subscription-only report.
Chicago, IL, April 1--The Purchasing Management Association of Chicago said its index of area business activity rose to 69.2 in March on a seasonally adjusted basis from 62.7 in February.
Trelleborg, Sweden, April 1—-Prior to Pergo AB’s annual general meeting, the nomination committee the board of directors has made a variety of proposals.
Alexandria, VA, April 1--Coverings, the ceramic tile and stone show, will host an Appreciation Night event on May 4 to honor members of the design/build community attending the show.
Hoffman Estates, IL, April 1--Sears plans a layoff of 250 workers at its headquarters in this Chicago suburb, according to a report filed with the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Austell, GA, April 1--Propex Fabrics Inc. announced that it will require additional time to complete the appraisal and revaluation of its assets under purchase accounting in connection with the company's acquisition on December 1, 2004.