Core CPI Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, June 14, 2006--Core inflation increased 0.3% for the third month in a row in May, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates.
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Invista Debuts Color Point of View
Chicago, IL, June 14, 2006--Invista, manufacturer of Antron carpet fiber, debuted its updated Color Point of View booklet during NeoCon World's Trade Fair.
High-Speed Internet Growth Slowing
Washington, DC, September 27, 2005 -- The growth in home high-speed Internet adoption, after growing quickly in the past several years, has slowed down and is poised to slow even further, according to a new report released by the Pew Internet & American L
Armstrong Battles AT&T over Phone Bill
Lancaster, PA. September 27, 2005 -- Armstrong World Industries is a $3.5 billion corporation run by highly-educated, highly-paid executives. But Armstrong has at least one thing in common with us regular folk: it thinks it's phone bill is too high.
Las Vegas Market Establishes Hurricane Relief Fund
Las Vegas, NV, September 22, 2005 –- World Market Center has announced the formation of the Las Vegas Market Relief Fund, designed to help rebuild the communities, homes and lives of displaced families whom have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Real Wood Floors: Adds Homeowner Value
St. Louis, MO, September 16--In a survey of real estate agents across the country, 58% of agents surveyed agree that homes with wood floors sell for more money than homes without wood floors -- up to 10% more. In addition, 46% agree that homes with wood f
May-Federated Deal May Have Hit a Snag
New York, NY, February 2--Price is emerging as the primary sticking point as Federated Department Stores Inc. explores the possible acquisition of May Department Stores Co., the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
CRI Launches New Seal of Approval Program
Dalton, GA - November 17 - The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has launched a new Seal of Approval program designed to recognize superior carpet cleaning products that pass stringent tests administered by an independent, accredited laboratory.
Armstrong Named One of Top B-to-B Web Sites
Lancaster, PA, October 19--BtoB, the magazine for marketing strategists, has named www.armstrong.com one of "10 Great Web Sites" in its annual NetMarketing recognition.
Greenspan Warns of Further Oil Price Increases
New York, October 18--High oil prices have dampened economic growth and a further increase would risk "more serious negative consequences," Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday.