Wholesale Sales and Inventories Up
Washington, DC, April 6, 2007--Whole inventories in February increased 0.05%, while wholesales rose 1.2%, according to a Commerce Department report.
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Monster Employment Index Up In March
New York, NY, April 6, 2007--The Monster Employment Index rose eight points to 185 in March, demonstrating continued growth in U.S. online job availability.
AIA Announces Library Building Awards
Washington, D.C., April 6, 2007--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today released the names of nine recipients of the 2007 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards.
Payrolls Up 180,000, Unemployment Drops to 4.4%
Washington, DC, April 6, 2007--Payrolls in March increased by 180,000 in March as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4% from 4.5% in February, according to the Labor Department.
Growth in Non-Manufacturing Index Slows
Tempe, AZ, April 6, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in March 2007, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Nourison Add To Its Sales Team
Saddle Brook, NJ , April 6,2007--This year, with a number of new products, additional licensees, and the opening of new manufacturing and additional warehouse facilities, Nourison is positioned for aggressive growth.
Coverings 2007, More Tips for Chicago
Chicago, IL, April 6, 2007--There is so much energy and excitement at Coverings that regardless how hard exhibitors and attendees work during the show, the buzz and vitality will continue long after the show.
Evansville Tile Expanding
Owensboro, KY, April 6, 2007--Over the past 25 years, Charlie Board has built Evansville Tile Distributors into a company with customers as far away as Boston, Colorado and Florida.
Retail Associations, FBI Fight Organized Theft
New York, NY, April 6, 2007--Two retail industry associations have teamed up with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to create a national online database that will allow merchants to share information to fight organized retail theft.
Beaulieu of America Wins Plant of the Year Award
Dalton, Georgia, April 5, 2007--Beaulieu of America was honored by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals by receiving the organization’s coveted Plant of the Year Award.