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International Design Guild Sponsors 2006 Awards

Manchester, NH, March 22, 2006--Being Bold, Being Passionate, Finding Space In The Spot Light is the rule rather than the exception at International Design Guild, an alliance of luxury floor covering showrooms.

Las Vegas Market Has New Website

Las Vegas, NV, March 22, 2006--World Market Center has a new, streamlined website that makes it easier for users to access key features and tools.

Survey: CEO Confidence Up

New York, NY, March 21, 2006-- A strong outlook for jobs lifted confidence among chief executives this month, but concerns about government deficits are weighing on CEOs' outlook for the future, according to a monthly survey reported in Chief Executiv

Canada Retail Sales Up 1.4%

Ottawa, Ontario, March 21, 2006--Canada's retail sales in January surged 1.4 percent from December to a record C$31.8 billion, most likely because of gift card redemptions, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.

UK Retailer Leaps for His Life in Warehouse Fire

Cheshire, England, March 21, 2006--A terrified businessman had to leap off the office roof of his carpet warehouse, and an employee jumped through a ball of flames as a fire ripped through the building.

Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, March 21, 2006--Chain store sales dipped for the first time in just over a month; shopping activity followed the weather, according to a report on Tuesday.