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Retail Sales Drop Sharply in August

Washington, D.C., September 14, 2005 --- U.S. retail sales dropped by a larger-than-expected 2.1 percent in August, the sharpest drop in almost four years, after car purchases collapsed from July's near-record level, government data showed on Wednesda

CFI, WFCA Broaden Educational Focus

Kansas City, MO, September 15, 2005--“Combining their efforts, the WFCA and CFI will broaden their educational focus during the coming year, bringing events to the local areas and concentrating on large skills workshops with individual training,” accordin

Trade Deficit Narrows

Washington, DC, September 13, 2005—The U.S. trade deficit declined slightly in July even though oil imports climbed to an all-time high.

Tandus Reports 2Q Earnings

Dalton, GA, September 14, 2005--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, announced its financial results for the second quarter (13 weeks) and year-to-date (26 weeks) ending July 30, 2005.

Hurricane Katrina Impact Mixed for Economy and Hou

Washington, DC, September 14, 2005--The direct housing needs for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and lower interest rates that will soften its economic hit mean there will be long-term consequences for housing as well as the overall economy, according to th

Fabulous Floors to Be Posted on the Internet

Ghent, NY, September 14, 2005—The publisher of Fabulous Floors magazine said it will begin to post past issues in their entirety to the magazine web site http://www.fabulousfloorsmagazine.com.

PPI Flat Except for Food and Energy

Washington, DC, September 13, 2005—The Producer Price Index, driven by rising energy prices, rose 0.6 percent in August, compared to a 1 percent increase in July.

Hiring Confidence Among Employers Expected to Cont

Milwaukee, WI, September 13, 2005--Employers are unwavering in their hiring confidence for the fourth quarter of 2005, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.