Shaw Presents Advantage 04 Program to Retailers
Dalton, GA, May 14--Shaw Industries recently completed presentations of its Shaw Advantage 04 program to floorcovering retailers throughout the country.
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Target's Earnings Rise
Minneapolis, MN, May 13--First-quarter earnings at Target Corp. jumped 25% as the company's namesake discount store continued to carry its other two sluggish divisions.
Consumer Prices Rise Slightly
Washington, DC, May 14--Consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in four months in April as energy prices stabilized, suggesting that inflation remains safely below levels that might spur the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates rapidly.
New York Carpet Store Closing After 86 Years
Catskill, NY, May 14--The doors of Oren's Furniture open today for the beginning of the end, according to the Daily Freeman.
Business Inventories Up
Washington, DC, May 14--Business inventories increased 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted $1.205 trillion in March, after a revised 0.8% advance in February, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Sears to Trim Size of Sears Grand Stores to Boost
Hoffman Estates, IL, May 14--In recent months, Sears, Roebuck and Co. has opened two freestanding Sears Grand stores--each exceeding 200,000 square feet.
Armstrong Wins Golden Hammer Award
Lancaster, PA, May 12--Armstrong Flooring, the leading manufacturer of resilient, hardwood, laminate and ceramic floor products for the professional and retail markets is a Golden Hammer Award winner for the third consecutive year.
Wal-Mart's Earnings Rise
Bentonville, AR, May 13--Wal-Mart on Thursday reported a 16% increase in earnings for the latest quarter on a 14% rise in sales.
Sears Sees Potential for 500 Sears Grand Stores
Hoffman Estates, IL, May 13--Sears, Roebuck and Co., which until now has announced plans for only five freestanding Sears Grand discount stores, now believes its new off-mall format has the potential for up to 500 locations.
Retail Sales Fall in April
Washington, DC, May 13--Retail sales retreated more than expected during April, pulled back by an auto sector decline.