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Atlanta, GA, May 18, 2007--Fueled by retailers’ desire to achieve higher levels of learning, AmericasMart Atlanta continues to expand upon its innovative and non-traditional education initiative, AmericasMart University (AMU).
Spartanburg, SC, May 18, 2007--Milliken & Company has been presented with the Business Recycling Program Award for its extensive and comprehensive recycling initiatives.
Hanover, MD, May 18, 2007--Cork Oak Floors now cover Amazement Square, the hands-on children's museum and interactive learning playground located in Lynchburg, VA.
Jackson, MS, MAY 18, 2007--In the start of its second year, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Contractor Safety Program has received a big boost in the form of a full sponsorship by Mapei.
New York, May 17, 2007--The Conference Board announced today that the leading index decreased 0.5 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in April.
New York, May 17, 2007--Online job availability rose in 24 of the top 28 U.S. metro markets in April, according to the latest findings of the Monster Local Employment Index.
Washington, DC, May 17, 2007--Retail e-commerce sales in the first quarter were $31.5 billion, on an adjusted basis, an increase of 3.0 percent from the fourth quarter of 2006, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, May 17, 2007--Jobless claims fell 5,000 to 293,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis in the week ended May 12, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Washington, DC, May 17, 2007--USGBC has invited the public to comment on the draft LEED for Retail – New Construction rating system, which has recently completed pilot testing.
Cincinnati, OH, May 17, 2007--Federated Department reported earnings in the first quarter of $36 million, or $0.08 per share compared with a year-ago loss of $52 million, or $0.09 cents per share, hurt by a hefty charge.