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Montreal, Quebec, December 14, 2005--In association with the United Nation's Kyoto Protocol meetings, NatureWorks LLC was honored by the World Resources Institute (WRI) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building the global renewable energy ind
New York, NY, December 14, 2005--Nielsen//NetRatings reported that the volume of Internet search queries grew to more than 5.1 billion in October 2005, up 15 percent from five months ago.
Washington, DC, December 14, 2005--Prices of goods imported into the U.S. fell 1.7% in November, led by an 8% drop in the price of imported petroleum, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Rainham, England, December 14, 2005--Floor coverings retailer Carpetright said profits in the first half of the year fell 18.9 percent as it struggled to cope with weak market conditions.
Milwaukee, WI, December 13, 2005--Employers plan to carry over their positive hiring sentiments into 2006, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
Bristol, VA, December 13, 2005--Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner announced that Universal Fiber Systems, a leading producer of fibers and yarns for carpet, upholstery, automotive, industrial and other textile applications, will invest $8 million to expand
Stockholm, Sweden, December 13, 2005--Pergo AB has during October and November started to see the results from its cost-savings and restructuring efforts earlier this year.
Lancaster, PA, December 13, 2005--Armstrong Commercial Floor Products announced design extensions for both its Timberline and Standard Excelon (Imperial Texture and MultiColor) commercial resilient flooring lines.
Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--Retail sales came in weaker than expected in November as gains at department stores and specialty clothing stores slowed significantly, a worrisome development at the start of the holiday shopping season.
New York, NY, December 13, 2005--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as consumers stepped up their shopping with just under two weeks left before the holidays arrive, a retail report said on Tuesday.