SGM Resource Guide on CD
Pompano Beach, July 14--SGM, Inc. now offers their “Comprehensive Guide to Installation Systems for Ceramic Tile & Dimension Stone” on multi-media CD ROM.
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Service Sector Expansion Cools
New York, July 6—The service sector's expansion cooled off somewhat in June, a closely watched private survey found, though hiring and orders for new goods heated up compared to May's pace.
Consumer Confidence Up in June
New York, NY, June 29--The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which was virtually unchanged last month, increased sharply in June.
Fed's Expected Rate Rise Follows Careful Strat
Washington, DC, June 24--Next week, the Federal Reserve is likely to end the easiest monetary policy in its modern history by raising interest rates for the first time in four years. And if all goes according to plan, the markets will barely blink.
Chinese Furniture May Face U.S. Tariffs
Washington, DC, June 17--The U.S. government is expected Friday to propose new tariffs on certain kinds of Chinese-made bedroom furniture.
Invista Intros Online Environmental Impact Calcula
Chicago, IL, June 16--At NeoCon 2004, Antron, a leading carpet fiber brand in the INVISTA family of brands, demonstrated its Environmental Impact Calculator, an online tool to quantify the benefits of specifying carpet constructed of Antron nylon, an Envi
Judge in Armstrong Case Plans to Resign
Newark, NJ, Jun. 14--It's still not known which judge will decide whether Armstrong World Industries gets out of bankruptcy.
Stoddard Trims Drectors’ Pay
Renfrewshire, Scotland, Jun. 2--Directors at Stoddard International, the troubled Scottish carpet maker, continue to breach corporate governance best practice to protect themselves against a takeover.
Help-Wanted Index Drops One Point in April
New York, May 27--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America's job market – declined one point in April.
Flooring America's Same Store Sales Up for Thi
Manchester, NH, May 25--Flooring America’s ongoing commitment to upgrade and improve its members’ operations with new programs and services has contributed to the co-op’s third consecutive year of same-store sales gains again in 2003.