Help-Wanted Index Flat in April
Washington, DC, May 30, 2008--The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Advertising Index was unchanged in April.
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Bill Gates Enters The Carpet Business in UK
London, England, May 29, 2008--Microsoft founder Bill Gates is in the flooring business. His Cascade Investment has taken a 3 percent stake in Britain's Carpetright, which has been hard hit by the soft housing market there.
GDP Revised Higher, Commercial Construction Bright
Washington, DC, May 29, 2008--The economy grew at a slow 0.9 percent pace in the first quarter, better than initially expected.
Mancini Takes WFCA Board Helm in July
Anaheim, CA, May 28, 2008--Brooks T. Mancini becomes chairman of the board of the World Floor Covering Association on July 1.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000
Washington, DC, May 29, 2008--Initial jobless claims for state benefits rose 4,000 last week as the number of continuing claims stayed at a level not seen in four years, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
IFDA Hosting Rugs and Flooring Trend Report
New York, NY, May 29, 2008--The International Furnishings and Design Association New York Chapter will host a Rugs and Flooring Trend Report looking at the design and market forecast for 2009 and 2010.
Leonard Gould Named President of Q.E.P.
Boca Raton, FL, May 28, 2008--Leonard Gould has been named president of Q.E.P. Co. Inc. by the company's board of directors.
eRug Helps Devout Stay on Course
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 29, 2008--If you think religion is stuck in the Middle Ages, think again. A new electronic prayer mat for Muslims is using the digital revolution to keep followers on the straight and narrow.
Starnet Gets New Member in Virginia
Darien, CT, May 28, 2008--Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership said its newest member is family-owned W.C. Carpenter LLC located in Virginia Beach, Va.
ABC Carpet Gallery Offers In-Store Digital Design
New York, NY, May 28, 2008--The ABC Carpet Modern Rug Gallery has launched a custom design digital interface that offers shoppers a wealth of floor covering designs that can be tailored to their individual decorating needs.