Las Vegas Market Receives Award
Las Vegas, April 26, 2006--2005 was a good year to launch trade and consumer shows, as exemplified by the just-announced winners of EXPO’s 2006 Best New Show Awards.
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Google and Yahoo Increase Market Share
New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings announced that year over year, searches on Google and Yahoo! grew 41 percent and 47 percent, respectively, outpacing the overall search growth rate of 36 percent.
Existing-Home Sales Up in March
Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--Sales of existing homes edged up in March following a strong rebound in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
British Firm Adds Wool Color Without Dye
Worcestershire, England, April 25, 2006--Concept Manufacturing has increased their 'Jacob by Design' natural carpet range with the blending of wool breeds to achieve different colors without adding dye.
NRF Opposes Cargo Scanning Bill
Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Retail Federation urged a congressional committee to reject legislation that would require scanning of all cargo bound for U.S. ports.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Chain store sales in the week ended April 22, fell 0.2 percent, after rising 1.1 percent the previous week, according to the report produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.
Pergo Opens Design Center in India
Chennai, India, April 25, 2006--Pergo India Pvt Ltd, the subsidiary of global leader in laminated flooring, Pergo of Sweden, is in the process of expanding its dealership network.
Propex To Close Seneca, SC, Plant
Seneca, SC, April 25, 2006--According to the Anderson, South Carolina, Independent-Mail, about 200 workers at the Propex Plant in Seneca, have been told to report to work for an 8 a.m. announcement today.
Bissell Intros Hard Surface Floor Cleaner
Grand Rapids, MI, April 25, 2006--Bissell Homecare, Inc., announced the introduction of the Flip-It Select, the first hard floor cleaner with heat.
NAM Applauds G-7 on China's Currency
Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today expressed appreciation for the fact that the G-7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors agreed China needs to allow faster appreciation of its currency.