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Washington, DC, November 4, 2005—The unemployment rate fell to 5% in October from the 5.1% recorded in September as 56,000 jobs were added to the economy during the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Washington, DC, November 4, 2005--Pending home sales, a leading indicator for the housing sector, eased slightly but is at the second highest level on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Dallas, TX, November 3, 2005--Capel Rugs has launched the Designer-of-the-Month Program, a showcase of emerging and established designers in the Dallas-area.
Washington, DC, November 3, 2005--Productivity in the third quarter rose at an annual rate of 4.1%, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Hilton Head Island, SC, November 3, 2005--The two FloorExpo divisions – Home Solutions and MultiFamily Solutions - recently met for the group’s 7th Annual National Conference at the Westin Resort Hilton Head Island.
Atlanta, GA, November 3, 2005--Beazer Homes USA posted earnings that more than doubled in the fourth quarter reaching $164.4 million, or $3.61 per share.
Viken, Sweden - November 3, 2005--Välinge announced that Forbo has become a new licensee on glue-free locking technology for floorings.
Washington, DC, November 3, 2005--Initial jobless claims fell 8,000 to 323,000 in the week ended October 29, according to the Labor Department.
New York, NY, November 3, 2005—Some of the nation’s major retailers reported gains in store sales rose in October, as cooler weather helped clear shelves of fall clothing and seasonal merchandise.
Wellington, New Zealand, November 3, 2005--Changing consumer tastes in home decor are causing problems for European and Middle Eastern carpet makers.