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Manufacturing Slows in February

Tempe, AZ, March 1--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the 21st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 40th consecutive month.

Chain Store Sales Up 1.5% Last Week

New York, NY, March 1—-Chain store sales increased by 1.5% in the week ended Feb. 26 compared to the week before, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index. In the prior week the index was off 0.1%.

Pergo in Arbitration With HW Industries

Trelleborg, Sweden, March 1—Pergo has begun arbitration proceedings with HW Industries GmbH & Co KG in a case that concerns the reciprocal claims submitted by both parties.

NAR: Sales of Second Homes Surge

Washington, DC, March 1--A new study shows sales of second homes surged in 2004, and that investment property and vacation homes make up a significant portion of the overall housing market.