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Construction Spending Off in April

Washington, DC, June 2, 2006--Construction spending fell 0.1% in April, dragged down by a 1.1% drop in spending on home construction, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Many Still Critical of Home Depot

Atlanta, GA, June 2, 2006--In the wake of Home Depot Inc.'s annual meeting flap, observers say the home improvement giant's board may have created some unintended consequences.

Retailers Sales Up in May

New York, NY, June 2, 2006--Defying rising gasoline and utility prices and extending their April shopping spree, consumers rushed to shopping centers and malls in May.

StarNet Announces Design Award Winners

Ridgefield, CT, June 2, 2006--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative announced its eighth Annual Design Award recipients at its recent annual meeting in Bal Harbour, Florida.

Hakatai Intros Aventurine Series

Ashland, OR, June 2, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises Inc., importer and distributor of glass mosaic tile, introduced Aventurine Series ¾” x ¾” glass tile.

1Q Productivity Revised Up

Washington, DC, June 1, 2006--Productivity rose at an annual rate of 3.7% in the first quarter, stronger than the 3.2% gain reported earlier, the Labor Department said Thursday.