Online Help-Wanted Index Up
New York, NY, June 21, 2006--New online job ads increased in May to 2,354,500, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.
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Invista’s Antron Re-Certified as Environmentally P
Atlanta, GA, June 20, 2006--Invista announced the re-certification of Antron carpet fiber as an Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).
World of Floors Names New COO
June 20, 2006, Detroit, MI-- World of Floors, a full-service floor covering company with locations in Michigan, Indiana and North Carolina, announced that Barth A. Getto, 44, has joined the company as chief operating officer (COO) and national director o
Q.E.P. Reports 4Q Loss
Boca Raton, FL, June 20, 2006--Q.E.P. Co. for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2006 reported a net loss of $2.7 million, or $0.76 per share, compared with a net profit of $376,000, or $0.08 per diluted share for the fourth quarter last fiscal year.
Chain Store Sales Flat Last Week
New York, NY, June 20, 2006--Chain store sales were unchanged on the week but rose on a year-over-year basis, according to a report on Tuesday.
Two LEED Buildings Receive Federal Awards
Washington, DC, June 20, 2006--When the White House announced the winners of the 2006 Closing the Circle Awards, it was no surprise that two of the 16 winners are Gold-certified under the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Green Building Ratin
Tricycle Now on 100% Recycled Paper
Chattanooga, TN, June 20, 2006--Sustainable design company Tricycle, Inc., announced at this year's NeoCon World's Trade Fair that its SIM from Tricycle print samples are now available on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper.
H.B. Fuller Closes New Term Loan Facility
St. Paul MN, June 19, 2006--H.B. Fuller said today that it has entered into a new seven-year $75 million unsecured term loan facility.
Vitromex Opens Laredo Distribution Center
San Antonio, TX, June 19, 2006--Vitromex USA announced the opening of its new distribution center in Laredo, Texas.
Levitz Names CFO
Woodbury, NY, June 19, 2006--Levitz Furniture announced the appointment of Kathy Guinnessey to the position of chief financial officer.