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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%.

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.

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.

Bentley Prince Street Intros Environmentally-Frien

Los Angeles, CA, April 19--Bentley Prince Street has created and launched a unique new packaging and sampling system designed to significantly reduce its impact on the environment as well as increase functionality.

Builders Remain Largely Upbeat In April

Washington, DC, April 19--Strong demand for new single-family homes is helping buoy builder confidence as the market heads into the late spring selling season, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders.