UK’s Carpetright Is Open Stores in Poland
London, England, January 6, 2006-- A growing number of UK retail chains find Poland an attractive place to invest. After Tesco and ElectroWorld, the time has come for Carpetright.
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Payrolls up 108,000 in December, Unemployment Off
Washington, DC, January 6, 2006--The economy created 108,000 new jobs in December even as the unemployment rate fell to 4.9%, according to the Labor Department.
Mohawk to Offer Exclusive Scotchgard Treatment for
Dalton, GA, January 6, 2006--One of the primary reasons that consumers buy hardwood flooring is because of its easy cleaning and maintenance. And thanks to a partnership between Mohawk and Scotchgard, cleanup just got even easier.
Service the Key for Florida Retailer
Pinellas Park, FL, January 6, 2006-- The success of the Carpet Barn, a 16-year-old floor covering retail operation, is the result of good customer service, fair prices and first-rate products.
Safety Floor Producer Rola-Trac Consolidates Irish
Norwich, UK, January 6, 2006--Safety floor rental manufacturer, Rola-Trac, has expressed satisfaction with the roll-out of its Irish operation, located in Newmarket, Co. Cork. The aim is to target the booming market segment of the Irish hospitality and ev
Three Flooring Industry Companies Join INSTALL Pro
St. Louis, MO, January 6, 2006--Three members of the flooring industry, Roppe Corporation, Flexco Floors, and Wagner Electronics, are the newest endorsers of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL).
Massachusetts Installers Open Retail Store
Littleton, MA, January 5, 2006--About four months ago, Henry Ricard and John Trabucco decided that they would combine their separate businesses into a single shop for all manner of flooring products and services.
Monsanto, Solutia are Targets of GE Worker Lawsuit
St. Louis, MO, January 5, 2006--Monsanto, Solutia and Pharmacia Inc., are the targets of a lawsuit by about 590 current General Electric employees in Schenectady, N.Y., Monsanto said Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Business Journal.
December Retail Results Respectable
New York, NY, January 5, 2006--December results from the nation’s major retailers revealed a somewhat mixed bag, but overall results appeared to meet or surpass expectations.
Jobless Claims Drop to 5-Year Low
Washington, DC, January 5, 2006--The number of people filing for unemployment benefits dropped by 35,000 to a seasonally adjusted 291,000 in the week ending Dec. 31, the lowest since September 2000, according to a Labor Department report.