Online Ad Job Vacancies Up in 2006
New York, January 4, 2007--In December there were 3,344,600 online advertised vacancies, a rise of 17 percent from last December, according to the Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.
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Report: December Layoffs Decline 29%
Chicago, IL, January 4, 2007--Planned job layoffs fell 29 percent in December from the previous month, bucking a typical spike in fourth-quarter job cuts despite weakness in the housing market, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
ISM: Non-Manufacturing Sector Increases at Slower
Tempe, AZ, January 4, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in December 2006, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
ISM: Manufacturing Sector Expands in December
Tempe, AZ, January 3, 2007--The manufacturing sector expanded again in December following a rare contraction in November, according to an Institute for Supply Management report.
South African Home Accessories Debut in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, January 3, 2007--The diversity of the Home Accents & Fine Linens Center continues to entice buyers from across the home decor landscape.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged
New York, NY, December 29, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--was unchanged in November.
Hexion Chemicals Continues to Grow
Columbus, OH, December 28, 2006--When Craig Morrison tells fellow business leaders about the company he runs, they don’t usually recognize the name--even though it’s in the Fortune 500.
U.K. Carpetmaker Burmatex Receives Award
Ossett, England, December 26, 2006--Carpet manufacturer Burmatex has been given the seal of approval from customers after winning an industry award.
Chain Store Sales up 1.7% from Year-Ago Period
New York, NY, December 27, 2006--Chain store sales for the week ended December 23 rose 1.7% compared to the year-ago period, according to a survey released Wednesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC.
Mortgage Applications Decrease before Christmas
Washington, DC, December 27, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 22.