Nebraska Retailer Closes After 72 Years
Scottsbluff, NE, February 6, 2006--Taylor’s Warehouse Carpet Corporation closes its doors, after 72 years in the community, according to the StarHerald.
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Louisiana-Pacific 4Q Earnings Rise
Nashville, TN, February 6, 2006--Louisiana-Pacific said its fourth-quarter earnings surged sixfold on higher sales, cost controls and a lower tax rate.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Down in January
Ann Arbor, MI, February 3, 2006-- The University of Michigan's final January index of consumer sentiment edged down to 91.2 from December's reading of 91.5.
Office Furniture Shipments Up 14%
Chicago, IL, February 3, 2006--Office furniture shipments saw double-digit growth for the fifth straight month in December, according to a Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association study released late Wednesday.
Jobless Claims Sink to 5-1/2 Year Low
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006-- First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 273,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, the Labor Department said Thursday.
EPLF: Worldwide Sales of Laminate Continued to Gro
Brussels, Belgium, February 2, 2006 -- The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) reported that worldwide sales for their 21 member companies with the “Made in Europe” stamp was 456 million m2 this was a rise of 4.5% on the previous year.
USGBC Releases
Washington, DC, February 3, 2006--U.S .Green Building Council (USGBC), announces the release of "The New Orleans Principles: Celebrating the Rich History of New Orleans Through Commitment to a Sustainable Future." The report focuses on best
ServiceMaster Acquires Disaster Restoration Busine
Downers Grove, IL, February 2, 2006--ServiceMaster announced today several actions designed to increase shareholder value.
Jobless Claims Sink to 5-1/2 Year Low
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006-- First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 273,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, the Labor Department said Thursday.
What’ve You Done for your Mother Lately?
Dalton, GA, February 2, 2006—That’s the question surrounding all the buzz for the 2006 Chandler Awards, Patcraft Commercial Carpet’s national competition for architectural design and creative excellence.