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Retail Sales Up Sharply in February

Washington, DC, March 5, 2010--Retail sales posted their sharpest increase since November 2007, a month before the recession began, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Group Alleges Fraud in Home Valu Bankruptcy Case

Minneapolis, MN, March 5, 2010--A group of area flooring and kitchen-counter subcontractors have accused former U.S. Sen. Rudy Boschwitz and others of conspiracy, theft, fraud and misrepresentation.

Pending Home Sales Decline in January

Washington, DC, March 4, 2010-- Pending home sales fell 7.6% in January, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Oil Prices Back Over $80

New York, NY, March 5, 2010--Oil prices rose to near $81 a barrel Friday ahead of a key U.S. jobs report.

NeoCon Set June 14-16; Buildex To Make Debut

Chicago, IL, March 5, 2010--NeoCon World’s Trade Fair returns to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart June 14-16 for its 42nd year.

Style Limited Names Two Board Members

Melbourne, Australia, March 4, 2010--Flooring firm Style Limited has named two new non-executive directors to the company’s Board.

Initial Jobless Claims Fall, 26% Lower Than 2009

Washington, DC, March 4, 2010--Initial jobless claims declined by 29,000 in the week ending Feb. 27 to 469,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Fed Report Shows Economy on The Mend

Washington, DC, March 4, 2010--The U.S. economy continued to improve slowly in February, according to the latest Beige Book survey of economic conditions released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve.

Lumber Liquidators Expands Into North Dakota

Toano, VA, March 4, 2010--Lumber Liquidators has opened a store in Fargo, N.D.

Soaring Productivity Keeps Hiring Low in Late 2009

Washington, DC, March 4, 2010--U.S. businesses increased their productivity in the second half of the year more than previously reported, the Labor Department reported Thursday.