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Washington, DC, August 28, 2007— During the past 12 months, some 95 million working Americans, representing 82% of the workforce, received real wage gains, according to the National Association of Manufacturers’ Annual Labor Day Report.
New York, NY, August 28, 2007--Chain store sales fell 0.3% for the week ended August 25, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index.
New York, NY, August 28, 2007--Data through June released today by Standard & Poor’s for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices shows continued losses in the U.S. National Home Price Index.
Atlanta, GA, August 28, 2007--Home Depot confirmed today that it will sell its HD Supply unit for $8.5 billion.
Jackson, MS, August 28, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is holding its annual Total Solutions business and technical conference at the Tradewinds Island Resort at St. Pete Beach, Florida.
Salem, NJ, August 28, 2007 – Mannington Commercial will increase prices by 3% to 5% on Nature’s Paths Luxury Vinyl products effective with shipments made after October 1.
Charlotte, N.C. August 27, 2007 – Sakrete will partner with six National Football League (NFL) teams this season for the second-annual Sakrete Sack Program.
Washington, DC, August 27, 2007 - Existing-home sales including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, slipped 0.2% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.75 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Linwood, PA, August 27, 2007--Foamex International said its president and board member Gregory J. Christian has resigned from the company, effective September 1, to pursue other opportunities.
Maynard, MA, August 27, 2007---After monitoring online job demand across several industries over the last year, the student division of Monster Worldwide Inc. has identified the top five industries for entry-level workers.