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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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.
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.
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.
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.
DOMOTEXasia/ChinaFloor Attendance Up 33%
Hannover, Germany, May 2005--DOMOTEXasia/ChinaFloor 2005 was a huge success, registering a big increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors.
Forbo Holds General Meeting
Eglisau, Switzerland, May 2--At the occasion of the 77th ordinary General Assembly held in Zurich on April 29, 2005, the shareholders of Forbo approved with a clear majority the proposals put forward by the Board of Directors.