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anticipated increases. Those expecting bigger inventories were most numerous among nondurable manufacturing concerns. Retailers anticipating inventory reductions somewhat outnumbered those looking forward to increases. Almost the same percentage of concerns anticipated decreases as increases in the level of 1958 inventories for the nation as a whole.

Steady Employment Foreseen-Nearly three-quarters of all the concerns particularly among the wholesalers and retailers-expect to have the same siie workforce in 1958 as in 1957. Increases were expected most often among durables and nondurables manufacturers. Six percent of all the executives thought their labor turnover would be their most significant problem in 1958. In looking at the nation as a whole, 7/o more expected decreases in employment than IOresaw lncreases.

About 8% of those interviewed expected collections to be their principal problem in 1958, and 2/o anticipated prob- lems in financing their operations. Roughly one-tenth foresaw no special problems for next year.

L. A. D-l-Y Show Mqrch 20

Dates for the 6th annual Los Angeles Do-It-Yourself Show, the nation's largest, have been moved up to March 20-30, according to Producer Ted Bentley. It will again be held at Pan Pacific Auditorium. "Home Improvement sales during the four spring months almost equal total business for the rest of the year," Bentley pointed out. "We have tailored our show to coincide with the opening of this season and to meet the needs of any manufacturer interested in a big-kick-off promotion." Retailers will be provided with special promotional kits enabling them to capitalize on the manufacturer's exhibit and tie in with show,publicity. Further information can be obtained from show offices at 666 North Robertson, Los Angeles. -_Wholesale

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