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New York, NY, Feb. 26--Trade sanctions that U.S. exporters are to start paying the European Union could top a hefty $300 million this year, but the standoff also could undermine confidence in the international body charged with resolving trade disputes.
Washington, DC, February 1, 2007--Wal Mart, Home Depot and other large retailers seeking to run their own banks faced a tougher road Wednesday when federal regulators voted to extend a moratorium on such moves for a year.
New York, NY, February 1, 2007--In January there were 3,141,800 online advertised vacancies, a largely seasonal decline of 6 percent from December, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series released today.
Bloomfield, MI, February 1, 2007--Pulte Homes reported a loss in the fourth quarter, the result of slumping home closings and a large inventory charge.
St. Louis, MO, February 1, 2007--Furniture Brands International Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that dropped 88 percent on weakened sales that grew just over 1 percent.
Dalton, GA, January 31, 2007--The Carpet & Rug Institute, (CRI) recently received word from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) that it had met the eligibility requirements as a third party certification program and therefore is eligible to a
Chicago, IL, January 31, 2007--The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index fell to 48.8 in January from 51.6 in December, suggesting a contraction in the regional manufacturing sector.
Pasadena, CA, January 31, 2007--Floor Covering Soft will launch V6, its next generation floor estimating Software during Surfaces 2007 in Las Vegas.
St. Louis, MO, January 30, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home will appoint Barbara Everk as president of Advance Carpet One Floor & Home, the company's corporate stores in St. Louis. Everk joins Carpet One Floor & Home with extensive experience in retail
Scottsdale, AZ, January 30, 2007--Home builders now have a new tool to ensure that critical information about a home is available at the fingertips of the home buyer, 24/7.