Realtors, Bankers Object to Home Depot Loans
Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--Major trade groups representing realtors and community bankers sought to block Home Depot's recent plan to offer home-improvement loans on Monday.
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Top 4% of Unique Searches Account for 50% of All W
San Diego, June 6, 2006--WebSideStory, today announced the results of a new study that suggests marketers can significantly improve their web site search results by focusing on the ‘popular top.’
Chain Store Sales Edge Up Last Week
New York, June 6, 2006--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as warm weather spurred demand for seasonal items, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Companies More Charitable in 2005
New York, NY, June 6, 2006--Corporations gave 14 percent more to charities in 2005 from a year earlier, suggesting the growing importance of philanthropy to companies and their top executives, according to an annual survey released on Monday.
Haverty Furniture Sales Up in May
Atlanta, GA, June 5, 2006--Haverty Furniture reported sales for the month of May that increased 20.8% to $74.6 million, compared with $61.7 million in May 2005.
Service Sector Growth Eases
The Institute for Supply Management's services index eased to 60.1 in May, in line with forecasts and down from 63.0 in April.
British Wool Prices Off 10%, Still Highest in Euro
Bradford, England, June 5, 2006--The benefits of wool as a natural, hard-wearing sustainable product could reverse a downward trend that is expected to cut prices for sheep farmers by 10% this year.
Asbestos Bill To Include 9/11, Storm Claims
Washington, DC, June 5, 2006--Until now it has been the elephant in the room during Senate debates about asbestos poisoning: What about the vast cloud of dust that blanketed New York City when the World Trade Center collapsed?
Supreme Court Dismisses Mohawk Case
Washington, DC, June 5, 2006--The Supreme Court dismissed a case on whether carpet and floor-covering maker Mohawk Industries Inc. can be sued under the federal anti-racketeering law for allegedly using outside recruiters to hire illegal workers.
Nafco by Tarkett Launches Six Luxury Vinyl Designs
Florence, AL, June 5, 2006--Nafco by Tarkett announced the introduction of six new designs, including marble, slate and wood visuals. Nafco's new products are now available to the consumer.