UK’s Topps Tiles Says Sales Are Picking Up
Wilmslow, England, November 28, 2006-- Topps Tiles said its sales are picking up again after a disappointing year.
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Las Vegas Design Center Launches Tree Decorating C
Las Vegas, NV, November 22, 2006--Who better to decorate for the holidays than expert designers at Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center
Weekly Same-Store Sales up 1.2%
Washington, DC, November 21, 2006--Retailers' same-store sales rose 1.2% in the week ended Nov. 18, rebounding from the prior week, data compiled by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities show.
Australian Textile Union Claim Win Over Godfrey Hi
Victoria, Australia, November 21, 2006—Hundreds of textile workers are claiming victory following a industrial commission ruling that they were not given an acceptable offer of employment when carpet company Godfrey Hirst moved to take over a smaller riva
comScore Releases October Search Engine Rankings
Reston, VA, November 21, 2006--comScore Networks today released its monthly qSearch analysis of activity across competitive search engines.
Indian Minister Questions Total Ban on Child Labor
New Delhi, India, November 20, 2006--Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development Renuka Chowdhury wants the ban on child labor eased to allow them to pick up traditional crafts and skills such as carpet-weaving within the family structure.
AIA to Renew Student Guide to Architectural Practi
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will renew the Student Guide of Architectural Practice (SGAP).
Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Activity Up
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region improved for the first time in three months in November, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
Home Depot Names Helen Johnson-Leipold to its Boar
Atlanta, GA, November 17, 2006--Home Depot has appointed Helen Johnson-Leipold, 49, to the Company's board of directors. Johnson-Leipold is chairman and chief executive officer, Johnson Outdoors Inc., and chairman, Johnson Financial Group.
Federated to Close Three Distribution Centers
Cincinnati, OH, November 17, 2006--Federated Department Stores said it will close three distribution centers early next year to reduce excess capacity.