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Producer Prices Up 0.4%

Washington, DC, March 22—-The producer price index rose 0.4 percent in February helped by a jump in energy prices, according to the Labor Department.

Chain Store Sales Up 0.2% Last Week

Washington, DC, March 22—-Chain store sales increased 0.2 percent last week, according to data released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS.

UK’s Floors 2 Go Ends Bid Talks

Birmingham, England, March 22--Floors 2 Go has pulled the plug on talks which could have led to a takeover offer, according to the Birmingham Post & Mail.

Wal-Mart Forecasts March Sales Growth

Bentonville, AR, March 21--Wal-Mart estimated its March same-store sales would show a similar or greater rate of growth than in February, when sales at U.S. stores open at least a year increased 4.1 percent.

Flooring Zone Owner Seeks Investors

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, March 21--It's not easy asking for $20 million, but Jimmy Lee had the best possible setting for his March 16 pitch, according to the Jacksonville Business Journal.