3Q GDP Up 3.8%
Washington, GA, October 28, 2005--The economy grew at a 3.8% seasonally adjusted annual rate in the third quarter of 2005, according to a Commerce Department report.
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World Market Center’s Design Center Announces “Fir
Las Vegas, NV, October 27, 2005--The Design Center at World Market Center, a new resource in Las Vegas for the home and design community, will present an inspiring and educational lineup of seminars and events during the November and December “First Frida
Durable Goods Orders Off 2.1%
Washington, DC, October 27, 2005—Orders for durable goods fell 2.1% in September, according to a report from the Commerce Department.
Jobless Claims Up Last Week
Washington, DC, October 27, 2005--The Labor Department reported that 24,000 people filed applications for unemployment benefits last week.
Dow Chemical 3Q Earnings Up 30%
Midland, MI, October 27, 2005--Dow Chemical Co. in the third quarter reported earnings that increased 30% to $801 million, or $0.82 a share, from $617 million, or $0.65, a year earlier.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Edges Up
New York, NY, October 27, 2005--The Conference Board help-wanted advertising index inched up one point in September. The Index now stands at 39, up from 38 last month. It was 36 one year ago.
Quick•Step Wins 2005 Design of the Times Display A
Thomasville, North Carolina, October 28, 2005--Quick•Step recently won a silver award for its new Signature retail store display at the IN-STORE Marketing Expo in Chicago, Illinois.
Feltex Nixes Godfrey Hirst Merger Deal
Wellington, New Zealand, October 27, 2005--Shares in Feltex fell 6.5% in early trading today on news its planned merger with Australia-based carpet maker Godfrey Hirst has been called off.
New Home Sales Up 2.1%
Washington, DC, October 28, 2005--Sales of new homes rose 2.1% in September according to a Commerce Department report.
iFLOOR.com Gets New Look
Bellevue, WA, October 27, 2005--With a splash of vibrant citrus colors, iFLOOR.com, the online flooring retailer, has redesigned its virtual storefront to feature better navigability.