Job Growth Up 157,000 in May
Washington, DC, June 1, 2007--Job creation climbed by an unexpectedly brisk 157,000 in May on a surge of hiring in service businesses.
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Faus is Flooring Supplier for Cottage Living Home
Calhoun, GA, June 1, 2007--Faus Group will be featured in the 2007 Cottage Living Idea Home as the supplier of high end laminate flooring.
RIA Files Trademark Infringement Suit
Columbia, MD--The Board of Directors of the Restoration Industry Association has filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Idaho against the Certified Restorers Consulting Group.
Shaw Unveils “Green” Merchandising
Dalton, GA, June 1, 2007--Shaw has developed point-of-sale materials to help consumers understand the environmental benefits associated with many of their new products,
Milliken Named to “World’s Most Ethical Companies”
Spartanburg, SC, June 1, 2007--Milliken & Company has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Magazine, a national publication dedicated to illuminating the important correlation between ethics and profit.
Cormier Joins Bentley Prince Street as Sales VP
City of Industry, CA, June 1, 2007--Bentley Prince Street announced today that it has named Marc Cormier as vice president of sales, effective May 21, 2007.
Sears 1Q Earnings Up, Sales Down
Hoffman Estates, IL, June 1, 2007--Sears Holdings reported a 20 percent increase in earnings, helped by a legal settlement and other special gains.
Hovnanian Reports Another Loss
Red Bank, NJ, June 1, 2007--After three consecutive quarters of losses, Hovnanian Enterprises says better management of its land inventory should allow the company to post a profit in the fourth quarter and for 2008.
Carpet One Partners with New Reality Show
Manchester, NH, May 30, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home recently partnered with the new hit reality TV show, On the Lot.
Construction Spending Inches Up in April
Washington, DC, May 31, 2007--Construction spending inched up 0.1% in April, according to the Commerce Department.