Jobless Claims Off by 4,000
Washington, DC, May 31, 2007--Applications for initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 310,000 in the week ending May 26, according to a Labor Department report.
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1Q GDP Grows at a 0.6% Rate
Washington, DC, May 31, 2007--The economy in the first quarter grew at a 0.6 percent annual rate, according to the Commerce Department. It was the weakest showing in more than four years.
Living Green Pavilion to Debut at Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, May 31, 2007--It’s looking a lot greener at what is expected to be a red-hot Las Vegas Market this July.
Six More Cleaning Solutions Earn CRI Seal
Dalton, GA, May 31, 2007--A total of six new cleaning solutions have joined the Carpet & Rug Institute’s (CRI) Seal of Approval products certified by a an independent testing laboratory.
AIA Seeks Input for 2010 Health Care Guidelines
Washington, DC, May 31, 2007--The Health Guidelines Revision Committee (HGRC and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), seeks proposals for the 2010 edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities.
Online Ad Job Vacancies Up in May
New York, NY, May 31, 2007--Total online job ads were 4,374,400 in May, an increase of 9,000 or 0.2 percent from April, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.
Domotex Middle East to Host Carpet Design Awards
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 31, 2007--Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch (DMDB) - organizer of Domotex Middle East 2007, showcases 11 winning hand-made carpets from the prestigious Carpet Design Awards 2007.
Armstrong Opens Direct Distribution in Northwest
Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2007--Armstrong announces the establishment of Armstrong NW LLC, its own distribution business in the Pacific Northwest.
Armstrong Rolls Out Floor Buyer’s Guide
Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2007--A new, easy-to-use Floor Buyer’s Guide from Armstrong helps consumers understand the things to consider before purchasing a floor and answers the question, ‘Which Floor is Right for You?’
Chain Store Sales Flat Last Week
New York, NY, May 30, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended May 26 were flat, verses the prior week, according to a survey released by the International Council of Shopping Centers.