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New York, NY, December 29, 2005--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America-- edged up one point in November. The Index now stands at 39, up from 38 last month. It was 36 one year
New York, December 28,2005--Visa USA on Wednesday said its cardholders spent $32.2 billion in the week leading up to Christmas and Hanukkah, 26.9 percent more than in the same period in 2004.
Lahore, Pakistan, December 28, 2005--Latest figures of Pakistan’s carpet exports for the first four months of the current fiscal year show a slight decline as compared to the export figures in the corresponding period of 2004.
Chicago, IL, December 28, 2005--The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank said on Tuesday its Midwest manufacturing index fell in November, hurt by weakness in the auto sector.
New York, NY, December 28, 2005--Chain store sales rose in a late-holiday surge last week that was partly fueled by this year's late Hanukkah, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
Clifton, NJ, December 28, 2005--Linens 'n Things, Inc. has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement in connection with the special shareholders meeting being called to vote on the approval of the proposed acquisit
Whitehall, PA, December 28, 2005--FiberFloor from Tarkett Residential was recently showcased on ABC's Emmy-winning hit show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Washington, DC, December 28, 2005--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 23.
Dalton, GA, December 27, 2005--Shaw Industries’ Commercial Division received the 2005 GSA Evergreen Award in the Furnishings category. The award was presented at the Quality Partnership Council meeting on December 8, 2005.
New York, NY, December 27, 2005--Retailers rolled out the post-Christmas clearance sales and bet on throngs of shoppers bearing gift cards to provide a sales rush as they wrapped up a decent but unspectacular holiday season.