July Import Prices Up on Petroleum
Washington, DC, August 10, 2007—Import prices rose 1.5% in July, their biggest since March, followed a revised 0.9% increase in June, the according to a Labor Department report.
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Small Businesses Show High Employee Retention
Washington, DC, August 10, 2007--American small-business owners, challenged to locate workers during today's tight labor market, are emphasizing employee retention.
Foamex Swings to Profit in Second Quarter
Linwood, PA, August 10, 2007--Foamex International in the second quarter reported net income or $7.6 million, or $0.32 per share, compared to a net loss of $13.2 million, or $1.44 per share a year ago.
Iran Carpet Company To Be Privatized
London, England, August 10, 2007--The Iran Carpet Company (ICC) will be privatized according to website IranMania.
Recycled Content in All Beaulieu Commercial Goods
Adairsville, GA, August 9, 2007--Beaulieu Commercial said it has become the first carpet company to offer post-consumer recycled content in all of its products.
Interface’s Anderson in DiCaprio Documentary
Los Angeles, CA, August 10, 2007--Ray Anderson’s distinctive Southern voice can be heard in the trailer for the 11th Hour, the new documentary film on the environment by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Dixie Authorizes $10M Stock Repurchase Program
Chattanooga, TN, August 8, 2007--The Dixie Group plans to repurchase up to $10 million of the company’s outstanding common Stock.
Home Depot May Lower Price of HD Supply
Atlanta, GA, August 9, 2007--Home Depot said it may change the terms and financing of its agreement for the sale of its supply unit, which could result in a drop in the $10.33 billion sale price.
Jobless Claims Up 7,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, August 9, 2007—Applications for initial jobless claims rose 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 316,000 for the week ended July 30, according to the Labor Department.
Union Park in LEED Neighborhood Program
Las Vegas, NC, August 9, 2007--Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and Steve Rypka, member, board of directors, USGBC announced the acceptance of Union Park into the LEED for Neighborhood Development pilot program