Leggett Reports Higher Earnings
Carthage, MO, Apr. 21--Leggett & Platt Inc.'s first-quarter earnings rose 27% as sales grew amid increased demand for components in bedding and upholstered furniture, steel wire and machinery.
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Bernhardt Furniture Expands Martha Stewart Line
New York, NY, Apr. 23--Based on the 2003 success of Martha Stewart Signature Furniture with Bernhardt, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and Bernhardt Furniture Company today announced a major expansion of the brand label.
Pergo Reports Results
Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 21—Pergo in the first quarter of 2004 reported sales of SEK 746 M (679), an increase of 22% compared with the year-earlier period after currency adjustments.
Economy Shows Growth
Washington, DC, Apr. 21--The U.S. economy showed "widespread" growth from mid-February through early April with only modest inflation, the Federal Reserve said in its latest survey of regional economic conditions.
Q.E.P. Reports Fiscal Financial Results
Boca Raton, FL, Apr. 22--Q.E.P. Co., INC. today announced financial results for the fiscal 2004 fourth quarter and full year ended February 29, 2004.
“Greenest'' Home in Florida Completed
Venice, FL, Apr. 22--WCI Communities, Inc. will celebrate Earth Day today with the unveiling of Casa Verde, its second green demonstration model, now Florida's greenest home, and the first production model green home on Florida's west coast.
Producer Prices Up in March
Washington, DC, Apr. 22--High energy costs and a jump in food prices forced up prices at the wholesale level in March, a delayed government report showed, but inflation continued to be relatively muted.
Crossville Intros New Slate Look Product
Crossville, TN, Apr. 22--Crossville's new WeatherStone Series is a porcelain stone tile that emulates natural slate in both residential and commercial settings.
Greenspan Says U.S. Deflation Threat Past
Washington, DC, Apr. 21--Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Tuesday that U.S. companies were regaining the power to raise prices and that a long period of worry about the potential for price deflation was over.
Split in Hardware Trade Show Leaves Chicago Attend
Chicago, IL, Apr. 20--The Chicago version of the recently split-up hardware show is generating anemic exhibitor turnout and bitter disappointment among some buyers this week.