Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged in June
New York, NY, July 27, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index - a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America - was unchanged in June.
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Q.E.P. Names New CFO
Boca Raton, FL, July 27, 2006--Q.E.P. today announced the appointment of Stuart F. Fleischer to the position of Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Treasurer.
Feltex Shares Plunge on Price Warning
Wellington, New Zealand, July 26, 2006--Feltex lost a third of its value after resuming trading on the stock exchange on Wednesday.
Hardwood Flooring Shipments Off in June
Memphis, TN, July 26, 2006-- June shipments of hardwood flooring decreased from last year, according to data released by the Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.
Shaw Floors Featured in Idea Houses
Evanston, IL and Charleston, SC, July 26, 2006--Shaw has been busy across the nation bringing the latest trends in flooring to idea homes for leading national publications including Cottage Living and Southern Living.
Homebuilder Centex 1Q Earnings Off
Dallas, TX, July 25, 2006--Homebuilder Centex said its net profit in the first quarter fell 31 percent and orders were off 21 percent, prompting the company to slash its forecast in another sign of the eroding housing market.
Carpets Making Comeback in UAE
Dubai, United Arab Enmities, July 24, 2006--Carpets are making a comeback in the UAE, with the residential apartment segment dominating the regional demand for easy-to-install and effective floor-covering solutions.
Ken Peden New Executive VP of Kronotex
Barnwell, S.C., July 24, 2006--Kronotex USA announced the appointment of Ken Peden as executive vice president.
AIA Announces Practice Academy Grants
Washington, DC, July 24, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announces the recipient of a new grant program to develop Practice Academy pilot programs.
Group Seeks Probe of Feltex’s Forecasts
Auckland, New Zealand, July 21, 2006--The New Zealand Shareholders' Association says it wants the Securities Commission to put Feltex's forecasts under a microscope.