GDP Grows at 1.3% Rate in 1Q
Washington, DC, April 27, 2007--The economy grew in the first quarter at the slowest pace in four years, slowed by the slump in home construction and a bigger trade deficit.
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Lowe's Makes $1 Million Grand to Rebuilding Togeth
Washington, DC, April 27, 2007--Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) today announced a $1 million grant award to Rebuilding Together, the nation's largest volunteer-driven home rehabilitation organization.
Domotex asia/ChinaFloor Breaks Attendance Record
Shanghai, China, April 27, 2007 Domotex asia/ChinaFloor 2007 once again broke several new records at the end of its Shanghai run , with organizers reporting double-digit growth rates.
comscore Releases Top 50 Web Rankings
Reston, VA, April 27, 2007--comScore Media Metrix released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at top online properties and categories for March 2007.
Florim Unveils New Marketing Initiatives
Clarksville, TN, April 27, 2007--Florim, previously known as Florim USA, is launching sweeping new marketing strategies, starting with the company’s name modification.
Wellman Reports 1Q Losses Widen
Fort Mill, SC, April 27, 2007--Wellman Inc. on Thursday reported a wider first-quarter loss, despite record PET resin sales and volume.
Beige Book Sees Modest Growth
Washington, DC, April 25, 2007--Economic growth in much of the U.S. was modest between the end of February and mid-April, while prices were generally stable, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.
Interface 1Q Loss Widens
Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2007--Interface, Inc. in the first quarter reported a net loss was $40.6 million, or $0.68 per share, versus a net loss of $17.1 million, or $0.32 per share, in the 2006 first quarter.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Dips One Point
New York, NY, April 26, 2007-- The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — dipped one point in March.
Wicanders Cork Oak, Sustainable and Comfortable
Hanover, MD April 25, 2007- Wicanders Cork Oak floors are not only a sustainable resource, but a very comfortable one at that.