Labor Day sales strong: but is it a turning point? Retailers' opinions differ

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Although U.S. furniture posted positive Labor Day weekend sales, they disagreed on whether the results represented a turnaround.

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Labor Day sales strong

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Furniture retailers in the U.S. saw strong sales for the 2003 Labor Day weekend period. Retailers are hoping that their strong Labor Day performance will mean that the rest of the year will be positive.

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New Mealey's stores generate strong results in Philly and N.J

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Mealey's Furniture store in Philadelphia and New Jersey is a model for customer convenience, as its merchandise is laid out primarily by lifestyle. The retailer emphasizes speedy delivery, and it has won awards like the association's Best Store Design award in 2002 and Retailer of the Year in 2003.

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