Chain Store Sales Flat Last Week
New York, NY, May 30, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended May 26 were flat, verses the prior week, according to a survey released by the International Council of Shopping Centers.
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ADP: Private Sector Added 97,000 Jobs in May
Roseland, NJ, May 30, 2007--According to today’s ADP National Employment Report private sector employment increased by 97,000 in May on a seasonally adjusted basis.
ASID Announces Events at NeoCon
Washington, DC, May 30, 2007--The American Society of Interior Designers announced its roster of educational offerings and special events as part of NeoCon World’s Trade Fair.
Q.E.P. Reports 4Q Financials
Boca Raron, FL, May 30, 2007--Q.E.P. Co. announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter and year ended February 28, 2007.
Congoleum in Compliance with AMEX Standards
Mercerville, NJ, May 30, 2007--Congoleum Corp. reported that the American Stock Exchange ("Amex") has determined the company is in compliance with its continued listing standards.
Wellman Sells Fiber Business
Fort Mill, SC, May 30, 2007--Wellman Inc., which makes polyester products and packaging resins, said Tuesday it sold its fiber-manufacturing equipment as it focuses on its chemicals business.
Mohawk Featured in Academy Awards Greenroom
Hollywood, CA, May 30, 2007--The greenroom at this year’s Academy Awards was deep chocolate brown in color—and green in philosophy.
Pulte to Cut 1,900 Jobs
Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 30, 2007--Pulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday that it is cutting about 16 percent of its work force, or about 1,900 jobs, as part of a restructuring.
Rudolph and Sletten Headquarters Gets LEED Gold
Redwood City, CA, May 30, 2007--Rudolph and Sletten General Contractors announced today that it has received the Gold LEED CI certification for the build out of its new 40,000 square foot Headquarters.
Consumer Confidence Up in May
New York, NY, May 29, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had decreased in April, bounced back in May.