Business Inventories Fall in March
Washington, DC, May 11, 2007--Business inventories declined 0.1% in March, according to the Commerce Department.
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Home Depot Gives $500,000 in Grants to Red Cross
Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2007--The American Red Cross said that for the second consecutive year, Home Depot is giving $500,000 in disaster preparedness grants to American Red Cross chapters.
World Market Center Launches Consumer Promotion
Las Vegas, NV, May 11, 2007--The year-round Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center is inviting Las Vegas residents to be matched with interior designers during the first-ever “Designer Match” .
Producer Prices Up 0.7%
Washington, Dc, May 11, 2007--Producer prices rose 0.7 percent in April, a Labor Department report released on Friday showed.
Retail Sales Off in April
Washington, DC, May 11, 2007--Retailer sales fell 0.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted $372.03 billion in April, according to a Commerce Department report.
AmericasMart Teams Up With Atlanta Police
Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2007--AmericasMart Atlanta said it will team up with the Atlanta Police Department to open the department’s Zone Five Mini-Precinct at the corner of Andrew Young International Blvd. and Spring Street.
Milliken Donates Carbon Credits to CARE Conference
Charleston, SC, May 11, 2007--Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) announces that Milliken & Company will donate carbon dioxide credits to the fifth annual CARE conference in Charleston, South Carolina this week.
VitrA and Villeroy & Boch Talks Payoff
Suwanee, GA, May 11, 2007--Committed to strengthening its position in international markets, VitrA has acquired a 51 percent share of the tile division of Villeroy & Boch.
Study Reveals Shaw Training Increases Sales
Dalton, GA, May 11, 2007--A recent Six Sigma study by the Shaw Learning Academy demonstrated that training can literally pay off.
Floor & Decor Opens in Austin and Orlando
Kennesaw, GA, May 11, 2007--Floor & Décor Outlets of America makes its debut in two markets this month; Austin and Orlando.