Retail Sales Off 1.3% in February
Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Retail sales fell 1.3% in February for their sharpest decline in six months, according to the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.
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Armstrong Names McCunniff Senior VP, Human Resourc
Lancaster, PA, March 14, 206--Armstrong Holdings today announced Donald A. McCunniff has been named senior vice president, human resources, Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
SpeedHeat for Floating Woods & Laminates
Atlanta, GA, March 14, 2006--While hardwood floors are becoming increasingly popular, they feel uncomfortably cold underfoot when the temperatures drop.
Manpower Survey: 30% of Companies to Hire More
Milwaukee, WI, March 14, 2006--According to a survey by global staffing firm Manpower Inc., thirty percent of companies intend to increase staffing levels in the second quarter this year, according to a survey of 16,000 employers prepared for release Tues
Small-Business Owners See Steady, Stable Economy
Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Confirming their view that the nation’s economy is moving solidly ahead, small-business owners nudged the February NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index up four-tenths of a point to 101.5.
Congoleum Reports Year-End Loss on Asbestos Charge
Mercerville, NJ, March 14, 2006--Congoleum Corp. reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2005. The 2005 results include $25.3 million in charges related to asbestos liabilities, of which $15.5 million were recorded in the second qua
MBA: GDP to Rebound
Washington, DC, March 13, 2006—According to the Mortgage Bankers Association forecast, incoming economic data over the past few weeks indicate a strong first-quarter rebound in GDP growth from the revised 1.6 percent annual rate of the fourth quarter.
Herregan Expands QuickStep Territory
Thomasville, North Carolina, March 9, 2006--One of QuickStep’s key distributors, Herregan Distributors, Inc., headquartered in Eagan, MN, has more than doubled its territory in recent months.
More Flooring America & Flooring Canada Award Winn
Manchester, NH, March 13, 2006--Flooring America and Flooring Canada presented their annual member awards for outstanding performance over the past year at their 2006 Winter Convention at the Hilton Hotel and Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, on March 11.
Sears Canada Announces Job Cuts
Toronto, Ontario, March 13, 2006--Sears Canada, the target of a privatization bid by its U.S. parent company, is eliminating about 190 jobs at distribution centers in two Ontario communities.