Apparent Murder-Suicide at Georgia Retailer
Marietta, GA, May 4, 2006--Two Cobb County men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a Marietta carpet warehouse early Wednesday morning.
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Canada Building Permits Up
Ottawa, Ontario, May 4, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits issued in March jumped by a stronger-than-expected 5.3 percent, the second highest on record, fueled by non-residential construction plans, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.
Home Depot Announces $57M Investment For Gulf Coas
Atlanta, GA, May 4, 2006--Following the most devastating hurricane season in American history, The Home Depot, announced today that it is investing $57 million to support rebuilding efforts throughout the Gulf region.
IIDA, AIA and CoreNet Global Honor Tricycle
Chattanooga TN, May 5, 2006--Tricycle, Inc., was honored with a special recognition at this year's Global Sustainable Leadership Awards for Design and Development, an international program presented by the American Institute of Architects, CoreNet Glo
Productivity Up in 1Q
Washington, DC, May 4, 2006--The productivity of the American workplace increased at a 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Big Retailers See Strong April Sales
New York, NY, May 4, 2006--Retailers posted strong gains in April, as a late Easter and apparel-shopping surge outweighed concerns over gasoline prices and rising interest rates.
Sears Canada Shareholders Dispute Valuation
Chicago, IL, May 4, 2006--Pershing Square Capital Management, the hedge fund that has opposed Sears Holdings Corp.'s C$892 million ($807 million) plan to buy out Sears Canada Ltd, said that the bid significantly undervalues the stock.
Initial Jobless Claims Up 5,000
Washington, DC, May 4, 2006--First-time applications for unemployment benefits drifted higher by 5,000 last week to 322,000, the highest level since Nov. 19, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
CRI Adds Deep Cleaning Systems to Seal of Approval
Dalton, GA, May 5, 2006--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) today announced the addition of deep cleaning systems to its Seal of Approval testing and certification program.
NAM Praises President On Estate Tax
Washington, DC, May 4, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) applauded President Bush’s call for Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax in his remarks to the American Council of Engineering Companies today.