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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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.
Productivity Off in 4Q
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.
Tile of Spain Announces the Winner “Win a Trip to
Miami, FL, February 3, 2006 – Tile of Spain and Dwell Magazine announce that Nancy Sevier of Concord, CA has been chosen as the winner of the 2006 Tile of Spain “Win a Trip to Spain” Sweepstakes.
Delays in Building Permit Approvals Cause Millions
Washington, DC, February 3, 2006 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today released a report showing that communities with a more efficient building permitting process can gain millions of dollars in tax revenues
Federated's Ups Forecast
Cincinnati, CA, February 3, 2006--Federated Department Stores reported a 1% increase in January same-store sales and increased its forecast for the fourth quarter.
Productivity Off in 4Q
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.
ServiceMaster Acquires Disaster Restoration Busine
Downers Grove, IL, February 2, 2006--ServiceMaster announced today several actions designed to increase shareholder value.