Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, May 4--Chain store retail sales rose 0.5 percent in the week ended April 30, compared with a 0.3 percent decline the previous week.
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Foamex Reorganizes its Management
Linwood, PA, May 5--Foamex International Inc. announced that it is reorganizing its management and business unit structure.
Companies Planned Fewer Layoffs in April
New York, May 4--Job reductions announced by US companies declined last month to the lowest level since November 2000.
Leggett & Platt’s 2Q Dividend Up 14%
Carthage, MO, May 5--Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $.16 per share today.
IICRC Reports on Popularity of New Website
Vancouver, WA, May 4--In July 2004 the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) launched a new consumer web site.
Master Tile Announces Acquisition
Houston, TX, May 4--Master Tile announced today that it has bought the assets of Colours of the Rainbow Granite Partners and Citiglory Partners.
Factory Orders Up Marginally in March
Washington, DC, May 4--Orders to U.S. factories eked out a tiny 0.1 percent increase in March.
UK Chain Larry's Laminate Land Folds
Glasgow, Scotland, May 2—Budget flooring chain Larry's Laminate Land has gone into receivership following a cash crisis.
Neocon West Draws More than 5,000
Los Angeles, CA, May 3-- More than 5,000 attendees packed the halls of the L.A. Mart March 9-10, 2005, for the seventh annual NeoCon West, the West Coast's exposition and conference for commercial interiors and the built environment.
Negotiations for Neiman Marcus Underway
Dallas, Texas, May 2-- Pacific Group and Warburg Pincus are negotiating to purchase the Neiman Marcus Group Inc., which includes a chain of 37 luxury department stores, for about $5 billion.