Productivity Increases by 4.1%
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.
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Retailers Report Attractive Increases in October
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.
Home Depot Canada to Open 11 Stores in 11 Weeks
Toronto, Ontario, November 3, 2005--Home Depot Canada said it will expand its store base rapidly over the next 11 weeks, adding a million square feet of retail space.
Beazer 4Q Earnings More Than Double
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.
Consumer Tastes Drive International Change in Rug
Wellington, New Zealand, November 3, 2005--Changing consumer tastes in home decor are causing problems for European and Middle Eastern carpet makers.
Capel Rugs Launches Designer of the Month in Dalla
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.
Surfaces ’06 Attendee to Win a Harley-Davidson
Dallas, TX, November 3, 2005--One lucky Surfaces 2006 attendee will leave the show on one of the hottest new Harley-Davidson motorcycles on the market.
Las Vegas Market ’06 Registration Now Available On
Las Vegas, NV, November 3, 2005--Registration for the January 2006 Las Vegas Market is now available online. Attendees and exhibiting companies can register by visiting www.lasvegasmarket.com and completing the online application process.
Michigan Flooring Business Expands
Jackson, MI, November 3, 2005--Bob Doyle's flooring empire is expanding, according to the Jackson Citizen Patriot. "We had a strong commercial business before," said Doyle, who owns the Empire Group with Joe Ellison.
ServiceMaster 3Q Earnings Up
Downers Grove, IL, November 3, 2005—ServiceMaster reported third quarter earnings from continuing operations of $81.6 million, or $0.25 a diluted share, compared with $67.7 million, or 23 cents a diluted share, a year earlier.