Consumer Prices Rise
Washington, DC, Mar. 17--Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.3 percent in February as high energy costs continued to hit the pocketbooks of drivers filling up at the pump and people heating their homes.
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Home Builder Lennar's Net Earnings Rise
Miami, FL, Mar. 16--Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's largest homebuilders, today reported earnings for its first quarter ended February 29.
Builders Expect New Home Market to Remain Steady
Washington, DC, Mar. 15--Demand for newly built single-family homes is holding steady at a healthy level in March, according to builders surveyed for the National Association of Home Builders’ latest Housing Market Index.
Hiring Plans Increase, Survey Says
Milwaukee, WI, Mar. 16--In the highest showing in three years, 28% of U.S. employers plan to add workers in the second quarter, according to a closely followed employment survey.
Unilin Plant Site to be Announced Today
Thomasville, NC, Mar. 16--A multimillion dollar economic incentives package was successful in wooing a Belgian flooring manufacturer to expand in Davidson County--bringing with it 330 new jobs, according to the News-Record.
SI Flooring to Raise Carpet Backing Prices in Reac
Calhoun, GA, Mar. 12--SI Flooring Systems is announcing a 10% price increase across its entire product line of carpet backing products as a result of escalating raw material prices and higher fixed costs.
3M Increases 1st Quarter & 2004 Earnings Guidance
St. Paul, MN, Mar. 15--3M Co. boosted its earnings projections for the first quarter and full year, noting continued growth in its display and graphics business.
Armstrong’s Bankruptcy Still on Hold
Lancaster, PA, Mar. 15--Armstrong World Industries' drive out of bankruptcy will continue to be stuck in neutral indefinitely, a company document indicates.
Liz Claiborne Furniture Line to Debut
New York, NY, Mar. 14--Sofas, love seats and armoires are joining sweaters, slacks and blouses under the Liz Claiborne brand, as the clothing designer guns for big-name rivals including Martha Stewart with a planned September launch of a full furniture li
Martha Stewart Resigns as Director, Officer
New York, NY, Mar. 16--Martha Stewart resigned effective immediately from the posts of director and chief creative officer at the company she founded, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.