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Interface Reports First Quarter 2003 Results

Atlanta, Georgia, April 24--Interface, Inc., a worldwide commercial interiors products and services company, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2003.

Home Depot’s Sales Up In ‘02

Atlanta, April 22—Home Depot’s fiscal year 2002 net sales rose 8.8% over 2001 to $58.2 billion from $53.6 billion. This increase was attributable to the 203 new stores opened during fiscal 2002 and full year sales from the 204 new stores opened during fis

Leading Economic Indicators Drop

New York, NY, April 21--A key indicator of future U.S. economic activity fell 0.2 percent in March, the Conference Board said Monday. The Index of Leading Economic Indicators measures where the overall U.S. economy is headed in the next three to six month

Housing Starts Jump

Washington, GA, Apr. 16--Housing starts rebounded unexpectedly strongly in March from a big drop in February, as persistently low mortgage rates maintained their appeal to homebuyers.

DuPont Negotiating To Sell DuPont Textile & Interi

Wilmington, DE, Apr. 14--DuPont is in negotiations with a third party regarding the possible sale of DuPont Textiles & Interiors (DTI). This disclosure is required to be included in the offering circular for DuPont's tender offer for the 24% of DuPont

Retail Sales Soar

Washington, DC, Apr. 11--U.S. retail sales rebounded with surprising strength in March, posting their strongest showing since the fall of 2001, according to the Commerce Department.

Sherwin-Williams Lowers First Quarter Estimate

San Francisco, CA, Apr. 7--Sherwin-Williams expects first quarter sales to be slightly below year earlier levels as a result of harsh weather in February and early March, but indicated its outlook for the full year remained unchanged.

Building Product Firms Reevaluating 1st Quarter

Philadelphia, PA, Apr. 4--Economic uncertainty, worries over war in Iraq, and February weather may dampen the first quarter performance of the nation's building product suppliers.

Construction Spending Off 0.2% In February

Washington, D.C., April 1--Construction spending dipped by 0.2 percent in February, pulled down by a sharp drop in government outlays for big public works projects.

Coverings Draws 26,842 Despite War

North Palm Beach, FL, March 31—Ceramic and stone show Coverings 2003, held last week at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida released preliminary attendance figures this weekend.