GDP Revised Down to 3.8%
Washington, DC, September 27, 2007—Gross domestic product grew at a revised 3.8% annual rate in the second quarter, according to a Commerce Department report issued Thursday.
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Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, September 27, 2007-- Jobless claims were off 15,000 to 298,000 in the week ended September 22, according to a Labor Department report.
Best Tile New England Promotes Cote
Ludlow, MA, September 27, 2007--Best Tile Distributors of New England has promoted Leslie Cote to retail product coordinator.
Tennant Announces Restructuring
Minneapolis, MN, September 27, 2007--Tennant said it will restructure its operations, laying off 60 employees, or about 2% of its work force.
Daltile Signs for 5th Season of “Extreme Makeover"
Dallas, TX, September 27, 2007--Daltile has signed on for its fifth consecutive season as tile provider to ABC’s hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
UK’s Topps Tile Sees Downturn as Good for Business
London, England, September 27, 2007--Tile and flooring group Topps Tiles says it is well placed to withstand any housing market slowdown as customers invest in the home rather than moving.
Rugmark Grows with Certified Child-Labor Free Rugs
Washington, DC, September 25, 2007-- A growing number of U.S. rug consumers are factoring social responsibility into their rug purchasing decisions by selecting rugs with the RugMark certification label.
Hakatai Glass Featured in AIA Austin Home Tour
Ashland, OR, September 25, 2007--Hakatai Enterprises Inc. was specified for inclusion in a custom renovation of a 1940’s home in Austin, Texas, part of the annual AIA Austin Homes Tour.
Consumer Confidence Declines Again
New York, NY, September 25, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in August, fell further in September.
Charity Golf Tournament Renamed for Greenberg
Manchester, NH, September 20, 2007—The annual CCA Global Partners sponsored golf tournament has been renamed the Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament in honor of its founder, Alan Greenberg.