New York Retailer Arrested in Scam
Scotia, New York, April 6, 2006--The "Carpet King" is accused of pulling the rug out from under his customers, according to Capital News 9.
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3M Ups Q1 Guidance
St. Paul, MN, April 6, 2006--3M Co. raised its forecast for first-quarter sales and earnings, citing strength in its industrial, safety, consumer and electronics-related businesses.
Home Depot Canada to Open 18 Stores
Toronto, Ontario, April 6, 2006--Home Depot Inc. plans to open 18 new stores and hire 2,200 people in Canada before the end of the year as it gears up before rival Lowe's Cos. enters the Canadian market.
Monster Online Job Ad Index Up
New York, NY, April 6, 2006--Online job classified advertisements increased in March for a third straight month, led by more postings by business and professional services companies, said Monster Worldwide Inc. on Thursday.
Weekly Jobless Claims Off 5,000
Washington, DC, April 6, 2006-- First-time claims for state unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell by 5,000 to 299,000 in the week ended April 1, the Labor Department said Thursday.
E-Mail Marketers See Less Bounce-back
Emeryville, CA, April 5, 2006--It's evident that anti-spam filtering has improved over the past several years, according to Teney Takahashi, a market analyst at the Radicati Group.
eRugGallery.com Offers “Try It Before You Buy It”
Redwood City, CA, April 5, 2006--Online rug retailer eRugGallery.com, continues momentum with its new “Try It Before You Buy It” policy.
Cell Phones: The Good, The Bad, The Dim
Washington, DC, April 5, 2006--Americans say their cell phones aid them during emergencies and fill in their free time.
Mohawk Case to be Heard by Supreme Court this Mont
Washington, DC, April 5, 2006--This month, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether a suit against Mohawk Industries should be allowed to proceed.
MyRugShop.com Upgrades Website
Minneapolis, MN, April 5, 2006--MyRugShop.com allows shoppers to upload pictures of their rooms and insert pictures of rugs to see how they match up.