Canada's Q1 GDP Up 3.8%
Ottawa, Ontario, May 31, 2006--Canada's economy powered ahead by a stronger-than-expected 3.8 percent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, thanks to a rebound in housing investment and a pick-up consumer spending.
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S&P: Macy's Conversions Create Risks for Feder
Department Stores' aggressive timeline for converting its recently acquired May's department stores into Macy's could create opportunities for competitors to gain market share.
Delaware Retailer Wins Small Business Award
Dover, DL, May 30, 2006--Dmitar Sijan is living the American dream. The 42-year-old Yugoslavia native came to the United States in 1991 to escape the war in his home country.
Chicago PMI Up Again
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2006--Business activity expanded in the Chicago region for the 37th consecutive month in May, the National Association of Purchasing Managers-Chicago said Wednesday.
Free Carpet Installation Training Offered in Gulf
Biloxi, MS, May 31, 2006--Construction-related training is being offered tuition-free at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Jefferson Davis Campus. The 120-hour class is part of Project Retrain, a specialized training program that teaches skil
Laticrete Celebrates 50 Years
Orlando, FL, May 31, 2006—Laticrete International celebrated its 50th anniversary as a producer of innovative tile and stone installation systems in grand style during Coverings 2006 in Orlando, Florida.
Small Legal Charge Raises Big Questions in Armstro
Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2006--Something tiny but puzzling caught the eye of Bankruptcy Judge Judith K. Fitzgerald.
CRI Adds to Seal of Approval Certified Ranks
Dalton, GA, May 30, 2006--The Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval program has added new extractors and cleaning solutions to its ranks of the certified.
Consumer Confidence Off In May
New York, NY, May 30, 2006--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in April, declined in May.
DriTac Appoints Midwest Sales Manager
Brooklyn, NY, May 30, 2006--DriTac Adhesive Group announced the appointment of Erik Landry to Midwest regional sales manager.