Jobless Claims Drop Last Week
Washington, DC, September 7, 2006--The number of new filings for state unemployment benefits fell by 9,000 to 310,000 in the week ending Sept. 2, according to the Labor Department.
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Non-Manufacturing Activity Up in August
Tempe, AZ, September 6, 2006--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in August 2006, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
World Market Center Expands January Hotel Lineup
Las Vegas, September 6, 2006--World Market Center officials today announced an expanded lineup of hotel partners for the January 2007 Las Vegas Market as part of an effort to provide more hotel choices at a variety of rates.
Godfrey Hirst Rethinks Feltex Buy
Wellington, New Zealand, September 6, 2006--Godfrey Hirst yesterday said it has decided to pull back on its takeover offer for Feltex, which according to the Feltex Shareholders Association, could be a good thing in the long run.
Sleepyhead’s Feltex Bid Expected Soon
Wellington, New Zealand, September 5, 2006--Carpet maker Feltex says there is still no offer from the Turner brothers for the financially troubled company.
Horner Flooring Workers Expected to Strike
Dollar Bay, MI, September 5, 2006--Hourly workers at sports flooring producer Horner Flooring voted not to strike last Thursday, but may yet go on strike today.
WarmlyYours Intros Bathroom Spa Pack
Lake Zurich, IL, September 1, 2006--WarmlyYours has unveiled its new Bathroom Spa Package--bathroom floor warming systems plus a new line of towel warmers..
Factory Orders Off in July
Washington, DC, August 30, 2006--New orders at factories fell by a smaller-than-expected 0.6 percent in July, lead by sharp declines in orders for transportation and defense goods.
Jobless Claims Off Last Week
Washington, DC August 30, 2006--The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits edged down by 2,000 last week, the government said on Thursday.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, August 29, 2006--Chain store sales rose 3.6% for the week ended Aug. 26, according to a survey released Tuesday by International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.