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Mannington Offers Scholarships to Local Schools

Salem, NJ, May 11, 2006 --Taking a cue from the success of the company’s Stand On A Better World Awards program, associates at Mannington’s Salem, New Jersey, headquarters have announced the Stand On A Better World Scholarship fund, which will benefit loc

Retail Sales Up in April

Washington, DC, May 11, 2006--Retail sales increased 0.5% in April, but most of the increased spending was at the gas pump, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

J.C. Penney 1Q Earnings Up

Plano, TX, May 11, 2006--J.C. Penney Co., reported a 22% jump in first-quarter earnings, helped by tighter spending controls and improved gross margins.

North Carolina Judge Bars Cleaning Firm

Raleigh, NC, May 11, 2006--A carpet and air duct cleaning company that authorities say used misleading advertisements and illegal bait-and-switch tactics has been barred from operating in North Carolina.

Wholesale Inventories Up 0.2%

Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--Wholesale inventories grew less than expected in March, pushing the inventory-to-sales ratio down after a slight uptick in the previous month.

Construction Jobs Set Record in April

Washington, D.C., May 10, 2006-- "Construction employment set a record for the 15th straight month in April," Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC),