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Pine Mountain, GA, May 1, 2006--Leonardo Academy announced today that the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Conference in Callaway Gardens, Georgia has gained Cleaner and Greener certification, meaning all pollution caused by energy use at the event h
Marietta, GA, May 5, 2006—FloorExpo promoted Kathy Van Pelt to vice president of member programs and services.
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.
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.
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.
Atlanta, GA, May 3, 2006--Hellenic Rug Imports has expanded its AmericasMart Atlanta showroom to a 6,600 square feet. The company has expanded its AmericasMart facilities annually since 2000.
Lebanon, VA, May 3, 2006--Clinch Mountain Finishing & Logistics, a hardwood flooring manufacturer, will expand its Russell County facility, creating 220 jobs, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced Tuesday.
Dalton, GA, May 3, 2006--Mohawk’s website has a new look and more consumer-friendly features.
St. Louis, MO, May 2, 2006--The NWFA’s recent 2006 Education Conference and Wood Flooring Expo in Baltimore broke all previous attendance records.
Washington, DC, May 3, 2006--Pending home sales have slowed modestly as interest rates continue to rise, according to the National Association of Realtors.