Jobless Claims Up 21,000
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2005--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose in the latest week, according to the Labor Department. Initial claims for the week ending Oct. 1 rose 21,000 to 390,000.
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World Market Center Offers Discounted Hotel Rates
Las Vegas NV, October 6, 2005 – Following the success of last July’s host hotel program during the inaugural Las Vegas Market, World Market Center officials are pleased to announce another terrific hotel roster for the January 2006 event.
Mohawk Implements Telecom Infrastructure That Comb
Atlanta, GA, October 06, 2005-- AT&T has implemented an advanced networking solution for Mohawk Industries Inc. that converges voice and data services onto a single circuit, offering expanded capabilities while reducing costs.
Former Owners of Ohio Flooring Retailer Face Tax C
Columbus, OH, October 6, 2005--A federal grand jury in Columbus handed up a seven-count indictment Wednesday alleging tax evasion, conspiracy to commit tax fraud and filing false income tax returns against the company's former owners and their associa
StonePeak Intro New Product Line at Exclusive Dist
Chicago, IL, October 6, 2005--StonePeak Ceramics, Inc., an American tile company that manufactures and markets high-quality porcelain ceramic tile for residential and commercial use, introduced three new lines of glazed porcelain ceramic tile at an exclus
Despite Hurricanes, Port Congestion Low
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2005 — Despite recent hurricanes, congestion levels are low and cargo is flowing smoothly at the nation’s major retail container ports as merchants move into the peak shipping cycle for the annual holiday sales season.
Foam Shortage Hits Furniture Makers
New York, NY, October 6, 2005--The nation's furniture makers, already hurt by sluggish retail sales this year, now must contend with a supply shortage that might slow deliveries and dent profits.
Bio-Solutions Growth Spreads West of the Mississip
Hattisburg, MS, October 6, 2005--Bio-Solutions Franchise Corp. announced their eleventh new franchise since their Training Session just 12 weeks ago.
Haverty Furniture’s September Sales Up 9.3%
Atlanta, GA, October 6, 2005 -- Haverty Furniture reported September sales that increased 9.3% to $67.1 million compared with $61.4 million in September 2004.
L.A. Design Week Promises Citywide Design Celebrat
Los Angeles, October 6, 2005--NeoCon West, March 27-28, kicks off an all-encompassing event with exciting product introductions, special events, educational programming and industry networking events.