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Retail Sales Up 0.2% in May According to NRF

Washington, DC, June 15--While unseasonably cool weather affected sales of some spring merchandise, it didn't alter sales of home goods, which continued to bring consumers to stores last month.

Priceless Afghan Carpets Stolen, Replaced with Fak

Kabul, Afganistan, June 15--Three large carpets were stolen from an ancient Afghan mosque by thieves who came in the middle of the night and replaced them with cheap imitations, a local police chief said Wednesday.

NWFA: Rustic Wood Species Remain Popular

St. Louis, MO, June 15—-The National Wood Flooring Association reports that while many homeowners are familiar with common wood flooring species such as white and red oak, one of the hottest trends in wood flooring right now is rustic species.

Home Depot Expands Online Offerings

Atlanta, GA, June 15--Home Depot, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, has doubled its online selections to nearly 24,000 items in the past year.

ASCR Conference Focuses on Winning in a Turbulent

Millersville, MD, June 14--Cleaning and restoration company owners and managers from across the country will be converging on St. Louis, Missouri September 14 to 17, 2005 for Weathering the Storm – Winning Strategies for Turbulent Times.

U.S.-Led Global Economy Is Slowing

New York, NY, June 14--The U.S. and global economies are slowing, but there is no cause for alarm yet, according to an analysis released today by The Conference Board.

Vitra Expands With New Natural Stone Line

Suwanee, GA, June 14--Vitra Tiles USA, marketers of the comprehensive Vitra tile collection, is introducing the Vitra Natural Stone Collection, its first stone line in the US.

Manpower: Hiring Plans Stable in 3Q

Milwaukee, WI, June 14--Businesses expect that the stable hiring pattern they have reported since the beginning of the year will continue into the third quarter, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey