March CPI Up 0.6%
Washington, DC, April 20—The Labor Department reported this morning that its consumer price index rose 0.6% in March and its core index rose 0.4%.
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Honeywell 1Q Earnings Beat Expectations
Morris Township, NJ, April 20--Honeywell International Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that were better than expected, driven by strong performance across its operating segments.
Linens 'n' Things Losses Widen in 1Q
Clinton, NJ, April 20--Linens 'n' Things Inc. reported a net loss in the first of $4.1 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with a loss of $1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier.
StonExpo & Marmomacc Announce Endorsement Agreemen
Dallas, TX, April 20--Marmomacc, the world's largest exhibition in the natural stone industry, and StonExpo, the leading North American exhibition for the stone industry, have entered into a mutual endorsement agreement.
New Consumer Bankruptcy Law Has a Surprise in Stor
Great Neck, NY, April 20--On April 14, the House of Representatives passed S.256, known as the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
Nourison to Open Showroom at Las Vegas Market Cent
Saddle Brook, NJ, April 20--Nourison will open a permanent showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center in 2007.
Next NOFMA Inspector School Set for August
Memphis, TN, April 20--NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association will offer its next NOFMA-Certified Wood Flooring Inspector school August 20-24, at the Holiday Inn Select, East Memphis.
Tarkett Comments on Aconcagua Laminate Joint Ventu
Farnham, Quebec, April 18--Tarkett, Inc., announced that the company has entered into a joint venture with Aconcagua Timber Corp., a North American wood panel manufacturing company.
ASCR Awards Recognize Editorial Excellence
Millersville, MD, April 20--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) recognized two of its members for their outstanding contributions to the Association’s monthly magazine.
House of Taylor Partners with Kathy Ireland
Los Angeles, April 21--House of Taylor Jewelry announced last week that it will partner with Kathy Ireland Worldwide, the design and marketing firm with over $1 billion in annual retail sales, to bring Fashion and Bridal Collections to market.