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Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006--A fascinating keynote address delivered by Paco Underhill, the renowned retail anthropologist, sent Coverings 2006 attendees into the exhibition hall primed to shop this show of shows for ceramic tile and stone.
Washington, DC, April 6, 2006-- First-time claims for state unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell by 5,000 to 299,000 in the week ended April 1, the Labor Department said Thursday.
St. Paul, MN, April 6, 2006--3M Co. raised its forecast for first-quarter sales and earnings, citing strength in its industrial, safety, consumer and electronics-related businesses.
Scotia, New York, April 6, 2006--The "Carpet King" is accused of pulling the rug out from under his customers, according to Capital News 9.
Toronto, Ontario, April 6, 2006--Home Depot Inc. plans to open 18 new stores and hire 2,200 people in Canada before the end of the year as it gears up before rival Lowe's Cos. enters the Canadian market.
New York, NY, April 6, 2006--Online job classified advertisements increased in March for a third straight month, led by more postings by business and professional services companies, said Monster Worldwide Inc. on Thursday.
London, England, April 6, 2006--The fourth trade fair for the hand-woven Persian carpet is to be held in Kish next month, IranMania.com reported.
Gulfport, MS, April 6, 2006--GCO Flooring National held its convention at the Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, California, which included the company's annual awards banquet dinner.
Washington, DC, April 6, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 31.
Las Vegas, NV, April 6, 2006--World Market Center Las Vegas and Italian Design Agency (IDA) have said that the world famous I.DoT (Italian Design on Tour) exhibition of cutting edge Italian design will be shown at Las Vegas Market in July 2006.