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New York, NY, February 9, 2007--The arrival of cold winter weather and consumers armed with gift cards gave retailers something to cheer about as U.S. chain store sales increased by a strong 3.7 percent for the month, on a year-over-year basis.
Washington, DC, February 9, 2007--The number of newly laid off workers filing for unemployment benefits edged up slightly last week but was at a level that signaled a solid labor market.
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2007--Invista Interiors said today that Melissa S. Noebes has been appointed marketing communications & brand manager for its commercial and transportation business.
Orlando, FL, February 8, 2007--Government and housing industry economists say the ailing housing market will regain a little of its momentum in 2007, but the recovery will be slow.
Washington, DC, February 8, 2007--Doug Duncan, chief economist and senior vice president of research and business development for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), testified February 7, before the Senate on preditory lending.
Baninbridge Island, WA, February 8, 2007--Teragren, a leading manufacturer of bamboo flooring, panels and veneer, today said that it has secured four new agreements that will expand the company’s distribution network significantly.
Shanghai, China, February 8, 2007--The last edition of Domotex asia/Chinafloor in 2006 broke all previous records for: exhibition area , number of exhibitors, countries represented and diversity of floor covering exhibits.
Dalton, GA, February 08, 2007--Tandus Group, Inc. will sell its United Kingdom subsidiary as part of the company's previously announced intention to consolidate its international manufacturing to primary regions in North America and China.
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2007--The Home Depot says that Frank Fernandez, executive vice president, secretary and general counsel, and Dennis Donovan, executive vice president, human resources, have resigned, effective February 14.
Washington, DC, February 7, 2007--The productivity of the U.S. nonfarm business sector soared in the fourth quarter, rising at an annual rate of 3% after a dismal 0.1% productivity loss in the third quarter, the Labor Department estimated Wednesday.