Jobless Claims Show Biggest Decline in 2 Months
Washington, DC, April 7--The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 19,000 last week, the largest decline in two months, according to the Labor Department.
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59% Will Spend Tax Refunds on Everyday Purchases
Islandia, NY, April 7—-According to the Cambridge Consumer Credit Index, nearly six out of ten Americans (59%) who have received or anticipate a tax refund this year plan to spend it on everyday purchases or make bill payments.
Major Retailers Report Strong March Numbers
New York, April 7--The Easter holiday drove shoppers to malls and shopping centers last month, helping many of the nation’s retailers to report strong March same-store sales.
Pending Home Sales Index Rises
Washington, DC, April 6--The Pending Home Sales Index, a new leading indicator for the housing market, shows home sales are firming, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Interface & TreeUtah Join to Tout Environmentally
Salt Lake City, UT, April 6--TreeUtah and Interface Flooring Systems, an Atlanta-based carpet manufacturer, have launched a campaign to encourage Utah's interior designers to use environmentally friendly products.
Unilin Flooring Recruitment and Construction on Tr
Thomasville, NC, April 5--Quick•Step laminate flooring manufacturer Unilin Flooring has hired over 74 workers since March 2004, surpassing its recruitment goals through June 2005, according to the company.
Greenspan: Markets May Cool Oil Frenzy
Washington, DC, April 6—-Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said this week that market forces could lead to a big enough increase in crude oil inventories to cool the recent "frenzy" that has sent prices to record highs.
Univ. of South Carolina Developing Technology to P
Columbia, SC, April 6—-Scientists at the University of South Carolina say they are developing the technology to keep South Carolina’s plastics industry from going to Asia.
Lowe's to Offer Lumber Purchase Online
Mooresville, NC, April 5--Lowe's said it would add lumber to its lineup of items available for purchase online.
Phoenix Introduces New Machines for Carpet Industr
Atlanta, GA, April 6--Phoenix Automation, an Atlanta-based machine automation company, has introduced a new family of automation machines for the carpet industry.