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CRI Accepting Deep Cleaning Systems for Testing

Dalton, GA, March 2, 2006--Continuing to build on its Seal of Approval signature program for carpet cleaning, the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced today that it is accepting products for testing under the latest phase of the program.

Major Retailers Show Mixed Bag in February

New York, NY, March 2, 2006—February sales reports from some of the nation’s major retailers showed a mixed bag, with some showing the affects of winter weather doing the month, after an unusually warm January.

AIA: Kitchen and Bath Size Increasing, More Demand

Washington, DC, March 2, 2006--Kitchens have become the focal point of many U.S. households, and as a result homeowners are looking for increased pantry space, have a preference for high-end appliances and features, and a desire for integration with famil

Weekly Jobless Claims Up 15,000

Washington, DC, March 2, 2006--Applications for unemployment benefits rose by 15,000 to 294,000 in the week ending Feb. 25, according to a Labor Department report.

Mortgage Purchase Applications Steady

Washington, DC, March 1, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 24.

Tuff-Seal Introduced by Flooring Adventures

Richmond, VA, March 1, 2006--Tuff-Seal Industrial Flooring by Flooring Adventures will be introduced at the 2006 National Plant Engineering and Maintenance Show beginning March 20 in Chicago, Illinois.

Saks Swings to 4Q Loss on Charges

Birmingham, AL, March 1, 2006--Saks Inc., in its fourth quarter reported a loss, reversing a year-earlier profit, as results were hurt by charges related to its ongoing sell-off of parts of its department store operations.