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IICRC Launches Apprentice/Basic Skills Training

Vancouver, WA, March 21, 2006--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced the launch of the Apprentice/Basic Skills Training Program at the semi-annual Certification Council meeting in Vancouver.

Survey: CEO Confidence Up

New York, NY, March 21, 2006-- A strong outlook for jobs lifted confidence among chief executives this month, but concerns about government deficits are weighing on CEOs' outlook for the future, according to a monthly survey reported in Chief Executiv

Canada Retail Sales Up 1.4%

Ottawa, Ontario, March 21, 2006--Canada's retail sales in January surged 1.4 percent from December to a record C$31.8 billion, most likely because of gift card redemptions, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.

UK Retailer Leaps for His Life in Warehouse Fire

Cheshire, England, March 21, 2006--A terrified businessman had to leap off the office roof of his carpet warehouse, and an employee jumped through a ball of flames as a fire ripped through the building.

NRF Welcomes Bill To Stop Product Counterfeiting

Washington, DC, March 21, 2006--The National Retail Federation today welcomed the signing of legislation intended to close a major loophole in federal law against the counterfeiting of consumer goods

Pier 1 Imports Sells UK Unit

Fort Worth, TX, March 21, 2006--Shares of housewares retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc., fell Monday after the company said it has sold its U.K.-based subsidiary, Pier Retail Group Ltd., to Iceland's Palli Ltd., for about $15 million.

Mohawk Promotions Aided by National Ads

Dalton, GA, March 21, 2006--Each spring and fall, Mohawk stages national sales events for its aligned dealers such as Mohawk Floorscapes, Mohawk ColorCenter, and Mohawk Floorz.

Williams-Sonoma 4Q Earnings Up

San Francisco, CA March 20, 2006--Retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc., said quarterly profit rose as higher sales of its upscale housewares helped offset the impact of charges related to shutting down its chain of Hold Everything storage goods stores.