Consumer Prices Rose 0.7%
Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--Consumer prices increased a larger-than-expected 0.7% in January, led by higher energy, food and housing costs, according to the Labor Department.
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Nourison Gets Tax Break on Planned Georgia Facilit
Calhoun, GA, February 22, 2006--The Gordon County Commission on Tuesday approved a seven-year tax abatement for Nourison Rug Corp., which plans to build a facility there, bringing between 50 to 150 jobs.
Interface Adds 33,000 Tons of Carbon Offsets with
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2006--Interface, announced that it is furthering its sustainability mission by adding an estimated 33,000 tons of emission reduction credits (ERCs) to its existing portfolio of projects to offset the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissio
Hovnanian Expects to Meet 1Q Guidance
Red Bank, NJ, February 22, 2006--Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., said its first-quarter net profit would meet or slightly exceed its previous forecasts of $1.10 per share to $1.25 per share.
Pennsylvania Governor Hastens Redevelopment of Fo
Harrisburg, PA, February 22, 2006--Pennsylvania governor Edward G. Rendell today announced plans to help speed up the redevelopment of 47 acres at the former Armstrong World Industries manufacturing site in Lancaster.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, February 22, 2006--Chain store sales rose slightly in the latest week after dipping in the prior week due to pent-up demand, according to a report on Wednesday.
Feltex Under Fire from Godfrey Hearst for 2H Resul
Auckland, New Zealand, February 22, 2006--Struggling carpet maker Feltex made a $12 million interim loss and has come under stinging attack from rival and shareholder Godfrey Hirst.
Pakistan’s Carpet Industry Attracts Chinese
Lahore, Pakistan, February 22, 2006--The vice-governor of Qinghai province of China, Lou Yulin, has said the handmade carpet industry of Pakistan has a lot of scope for Chinese entrepreneurs who could win the global market once the two countries join hand
Dow Touts Polyurethane Backing for Healthcare
Dalton, GA, February 21, 2006--For a healthy floor, the Dow Chemical Company prescribes carpet backed with its high-performance polyurethane technology. Healthcare facilities demand flooring that can handle a host of specific issues from hygiene to durabi
Wal-Mart 4Q Earnings Rise 13.4%
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.