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Zurich, Switzerland, February 21, 2006--Employers are having difficulty finding the right people to fill jobs despite high unemployment in Europe and the United States, a survey by U.S.-based staffing firm Manpower showed on Tuesday.
Cincinnati, OH, February 21, 2006--Federated Department Stores reported fourth-quarter net earnings were up 59 percent, aided by the acquisition of May Department Stores.
Bentonville, AR, February 21, 2006-- Wal-Mart posted higher quarterly profit as an aggressive holiday advertising campaign drove demand for laptop computers and gift cards in the biggest shopping period of the year.
Washington, DC, February 20, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will partner with two national construction associations to create new green-building standards.
Wellington, New Zealand -- Troubled carpet maker Feltex has reported a drop in first-half profit of nearly 200 per cent, but was cautiously optimistic about its outlook following a drastic restructure.
Bradenton, FL, February 20, 2006--The home base of Nationwide Floor and Window Coverings of Manatee County is located inside the house of a tight-knit Parrish family.
Washington, DC, February 20, 2006--The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has targeted $20 million worth of hardwood for export to India.
Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2006--Home Depot has a bold vision to expand its online sales, including plans to broadcast live product demonstrations and how-to infomercials on its web site, automation of special-order sales, and new catalogs focused on categ
Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2006 -– Simply Floored now offers consumers a variety of online resources for learning about home flooring options and selecting the right type of flooring for their lifestyle and design preferences.
New York, NY, February 20, 2006--Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service, has named Lori Keith, internet marketing manager at Mannington Mills to its newly formed Client Advisory Board.