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Atlanta, GA, April 8--Interface, Inc. has been named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List by Business Ethics magazine. The survey recognizes best practices in ea of corporate social responsibility.
Fort Worth, TX, April 7—-Homebuilder D.R. Horton aid it home orders were up 23 percent in its fiscal second quarter, lifted by greater volume during the period.
St. Louis, MO, April 7--This month, the NWFA celebrates its 20th anniversary. Today’s membership exceeds 3,500, with member companies in all 50 of the United States as well as 50 countries.
Union, NJ, April 7-- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., the nation's largest superstore domestic retailer, said Wednesday that fourth-quarter earnings rose more than 25 percent.
Washington, DC, April 7--Wholesalers increased their inventories in February as sales declined at the fastest rate in nearly two years, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Fort Worth, TX, April 7, 2005--Pier 1 Imports reported today that sales for the five-week period ended April 2, 2005 aggregated $147,624,000, a decline of 12.4%.
Washington, DC, April 7--The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 19,000 last week, the largest decline in two months, according to the Labor Department.
New York, April 7--The Easter holiday drove shoppers to malls and shopping centers last month, helping many of the nation’s retailers to report strong March same-store sales.
Islandia, NY, April 7—-According to the Cambridge Consumer Credit Index, nearly six out of ten Americans (59%) who have received or anticipate a tax refund this year plan to spend it on everyday purchases or make bill payments.
Washington, DC, April 6--The Pending Home Sales Index, a new leading indicator for the housing market, shows home sales are firming, according to the National Association of Realtors.