Job Cuts Up in May
Chicago, IL, July 6, 2006---Outplacement consultant Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. said its figures show that companies planned 67,176 job cuts in June, a 25 per cent increase from 53,716 in May.
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Federated's Same-Store Sales up 1.7% in June
Cincinnati, OH, July 6, 2006--Federated Department Stores today reported total sales of $2.367 billion for the five weeks ended July 1, 2006, an increase of 64.8 percent compared to total sales of $1.436 billion in the same period last year.
Godfrey Hirst May Be Looking at Feltex, Again
South Geelong, July 5, 2006-- Australian rival Godfrey Hirst may yet come to Feltex's rescue if the struggling carpet-maker is honest about its prospects, according to a source close to the Australian company.
Factory Orders Up in May
Washington, DC, July 5, 2006--Orders for factory goods rose 0.7% in May, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.
Construction Spending Off in May
Washington, DC, July 3, 2006—Construction spending were off 0.4% in May, the biggest decline since September 2004, according to the Commerce Department estimated Monday.
Feltex Under Fire Over Silence
Wellington, New Zealand, June 30, 2006--Feltex's board is under fire for keeping shareholders in the dark as they await news on a potential lifeline for the troubled carpet maker that is likely to dilute their stakes.
European Patent Office Grants 'Small Strips
Viken, Sweden, June 28, 2006--The European Patent Office has granted a patent protecting so-called "Small Strips" to Välinge Innovation.
Mohawk Intros Passport Collection
Sugar Valley, June 28, 2006--Mohawk Select’s Summer introductions promise to help dealers move even more rugs out of their stores.
Tarkett to Close Brookneal Virginia Plant
Brookneal, VA, June 27, 2006--Brookneal’s second largest employer, Tarkett Wood Inc., is shutting its doors at the end of August, leaving 50 people without work.
Higher Monthly Costs a Barrier to Homeownership
Washington, DC, June 27, 2006--One out of three Americans worries that rising monthly payments--especially property taxes and energy costs--will force them to sell their home and buy a less expensive one.