Pergo Discusses Expansion in India
Kolkata, India, March 31, 2006--Pergo India Private Limited that deals in laminate flooring is planning to expand its operations in the east.
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Consumer Spending and Income Up
Washington, DC, March 31, 2006--Consumer spending rose 0.1% in February, as incomes rose 0.3%, according to a report from the Commerce Department.
Survey: Google Has Half of All Web Searches
New York, NY, March 31, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings, reported that Google continues its lead in the search share competition, garnering 48.5 percent of all searches conducted in February 2006.
UK’s Halstead 1H Earnings Up
Manchester, England, March 31, 2006--Commercial flooring producer James Halstead posted record half-year figures despite a huge surge in energy and raw material costs.
Voters Said to Favor Small Business Health Plans
Washington, DC, March 31, 2006--According to a new survey released by Senator Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.), an overwhelming majority of Americans want to form associations to bargain collectively for less-costly health insurance.
RFMS Intros B2B and 3D Estimating Software
Tuscaloosa, AL, March 31, 2006—Floor covering industry software provider RFMS, Inc., has announced the addition of Measure Simple to its suite of software products.
ASCR Presents Phoenix Award to Rolyn Construction
Columbia, MD, March 31, 2006--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) has presented its highest honor for innovation in restoration to Rolyn Construction Corp., of Rockville, Md.
Sears Launches Spring Marketing Campaign
Hoffman Estates, IL, March 31, 2006--Sears has launched this spring by a fully integrated marketing campaign: Spring Changes Everything.
Report: Propex Details Stanczak's Severance
Atlanta, GA, March 30, 2006--Propex Fabrics, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, is giving its former CEO a severance deal worth up to $1.7 million.
4Q GDP Revised Up to 1.7%
Washington, DC, March 30, 2006--The economy was slightly stronger in the fourth quarter than previously thought. Gross domestic product grew at a 1.7%.