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4Q GDP Growth Remains at 3.8%

Washington, DC, March 30—Gross Domestic Product grew at an inflation-adjusted annualized rate of 3.8 percent in the fourth quarter, according to Commerce Department estimates.

Home Decorators Collection to Open 65 Retail Locat

Hazelwood, MO, March 30-- Home Decorators Collection, a company, which has focused on catalogs, is expanding into new territory, with plans to open 65 retail stores across the United States within the next five years.

Anji Mountain Bamboo Rug Wins Home Show Award

Chicago, March 30--The International Housewares Association awarded Anji Mountain Bamboo Rug Company, formerly Home Plus America, with its inaugural Designed Defined honor at the recent 2005 International Homes & Housewares Show.

Internet Becoming Primary Marketing Tool for Resid

Golden, CO, March 30--ServiceMagic, Inc. said that approximately 31,000 residential contractors and home service professionals are now marketing their services on the Internet through its online marketplace.

Texas Retailer Expands

Floresville, TX, March 30--Angell Flooring has continued to expand its inventory, which is now being displayed in a brand-new showroom, according to the Wilson County, Texas News.

Steelcase Misses 4Q Forecasts

Grand Rapids, MI, March 30--Steelcase posted a quarterly profit after a year-earlier loss, but missed analysts' estimates as it continued to struggle with high steel prices.

China's 2004 Ceramic Imports and Exports Up

Beijing, China, March 29--According to Asia Pulse, China's total import and export of construction and sanitary ceramics reached US$1.1984 billion in 2004, jumping 55.70 per cent over the previous year.