Help-Wanted Index Drops One Point in April
New York, May 27--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America's job market – declined one point in April.
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Flooring America's Same Store Sales Up for Thi
Manchester, NH, May 25--Flooring America’s ongoing commitment to upgrade and improve its members’ operations with new programs and services has contributed to the co-op’s third consecutive year of same-store sales gains again in 2003.
Nafco Introduces New PermaStone Display
Houston, TX, May 25--In the latest effort to support Nafco by Tarkett’s new PermaStone Modular flooring, the company has introduced a new display for the product, created to educate consumers and help them decide which modular design will look best in the
Wal-Mart Wants Stores Throughout Europe
Brussels, Belgium, May 25--Wal-Mart wants stores in every country in Europe and will consider opening its own outlets as well as making large acquisitions, according to the retail giant's chief executive.
Tennessee Flooring Machinery Maker to Move to Larg
Chattanooga, TN, May 24--Hasko Inc.'s scheduled June move is as much about form as function, according to company President Randy Brooks.
Lowe's Reports Record Earnings
Mooresville, NC, May 17--Lowe's Companies, Inc., today reported net earnings of $455 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2004, an 8.1% increase over the same period a year ago.
Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor 2004 Breaks Records
Shanghai, China, Apr. 8--The sixth edition of the largest international trade fair for floorcoverings in Asia has again proven that growth of the floorcovering industry in Asia, and in China in particular, is booming.
American Biltrite Wins Asbestos Trial
Dallas, TX, Mar. 26--After a month-long trial, a Fort Worth, TX jury returned a defense verdict for American Biltrite, Inc.
3M Expects Acquisitions to Grow Sales up to 25%
St. Paul, MN, Feb. 25--3M Co. expects acquisitions to account for up to 25% of new sales growth.
Construction Spending Off in December
Washington, DC, January 31, 2007--Construction spending dropped 0.4% to $1.18 billion in December, with spending on private residential construction projects falling for the ninth consecutive month, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.