Initial Jobless Claims Up 5,000
Washington, DC, May 4, 2006--First-time applications for unemployment benefits drifted higher by 5,000 last week to 322,000, the highest level since Nov. 19, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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Big Retailers See Strong April Sales
New York, NY, May 4, 2006--Retailers posted strong gains in April, as a late Easter and apparel-shopping surge outweighed concerns over gasoline prices and rising interest rates.
Champion Polymer Recycling, Greitzer Get CARE Awar
Pine Mountain, GA - May 05, 2006--Champion Polymer Recycling, a division of Infiltrator Systems, Inc., was honored as Recycler of the Year by the Carpet America Recovery Effort at the organization’s fourth Annual conference at the Southern Pine Conference
Clinch Mountain Expands Hardwood Plant
Lebanon, VA, May 3, 2006--Clinch Mountain Finishing & Logistics, a hardwood flooring manufacturer, will expand its Russell County facility, creating 220 jobs, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced Tuesday.
Hellenic Rug Expands AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, May 3, 2006--Hellenic Rug Imports has expanded its AmericasMart Atlanta showroom to a 6,600 square feet. The company has expanded its AmericasMart facilities annually since 2000.
NWFA Expo Sets Attendance Record
St. Louis, MO, May 2, 2006--The NWFA’s recent 2006 Education Conference and Wood Flooring Expo in Baltimore broke all previous attendance records.
Pending Home Sales Index Eases
Washington, DC, May 3, 2006--Pending home sales have slowed modestly as interest rates continue to rise, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mohawk Website Gets New Look
Dalton, GA, May 3, 2006--Mohawk’s website has a new look and more consumer-friendly features.
RadiciGroup Voices Concern Over Reports of “Cancer
Bergamo, Italy, May 3, 2006--RadiciGroup announced that it wants to voice its concern about the news published recently by major Italian news agencies regarding the alarm raised over potentially cancerous substances present in the infill used to construct
Faus Group Signs Distribution Deal with Roane
Dalton, GA, May 3, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced the signing of an agreement with The Roane Company to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in May 2006.