Office Furniture Orders Up 13%
New York, NY, August 3, 2007--Office furniture orders rose 13% in June, bucking a trend of slower growth, according to industry data released on Thursday.
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Las Vegas Market Presents ConsumerWatch Seminar
Las Vegas, NV, August 1, 2007 –Home furnishings buyers attending Las Vegas Market had a chance to learn about trend marketing from Maxine Lauer, president of Sphere Trending.
Faus Appoints Three Key Management Positions
Calhoun, GA, August 1, 2007--Faus Group has made three key management appointments.
Monster Employment Index Off 3 Points
New York, NY, August 2, 2007--The Monster Employment Index dipped three points in July, reflecting a typical seasonal summer slowdown in online recruitment activity.
Jobless Claims Up 4,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, August 2, 2007— Applications for initial jobless claims rose 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 307,000 for the week ended July 28, according to the Labor Department.
Report: Corporate Giving, Business Needs Aligned
New York, NY, August 2, 2007--Corporate giving will be more aligned with business needs this year, according to a report released today by The Conference Board.
Universal Granite & Marble Opens Illinois Facility
Oswego, IL, August 2, 2007--Universal Granite & Marble, an importer and wholesaler of natural stone, has opened a facility in Oswego, Illinois.
Gander Mountain Selects Eco-Friendly Carpet
St. Paul, MN, August 2, 2007-- Gander Mountain said it is outfitting stores throughout the country with "green" carpet from Lees Carpets.
Furniture Brands' Earnings Off 65%
St. Louis, MO, August 2, 2007--Furniture Brands International reported second quarter earnings that fell 65% on net sales that were down nearly 11%.
Former Feltex Directors Facing Action
Auckland, New Zealand, August 2, 2007--Feltex Carpets' liquidator has put eight former directors of the failed carpet maker on notice that they face legal action totalling more than $20 million.