Real Wood Floors: The Green Flooring Alternative
ST. Louis, MO, May 15, 2007--As global warming continues to dominate headlines, many eco-conscious consumers are looking for ways to make a difference.
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Wal-Mart 1Q Earnings Up 8.1%
Bentonville, AR, May 15, 2007--Wal-Mart reported an 8.1 percent increase in its first quarter to $2.83 billion or 68 cents per share up from $2.62 billion, or 63 cents per share, in the year ago period.
NAM: Manufacturing Output to Slow 2.2% in 2007
Washington, DC, May 15, 2007--The May 2007 Economic Outlook from the National Association of Manufacturers pointed to an economy currently stuck in low gear that will accelerate slightly in the second half of 2007.
Shaw Wins Top Honors in IIDA Design Competition
Las Vegas, NV, May 15, 2007--The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Hospitality Design Magazine announced the winners of the 11th Annual IIDA/Hospitality Design Product Design Competition.
Chain Store Sales Up 2.6% Last Week
New York, NY, May 15, 2007--Chain store sales rose 2.6 percent last week from the year-ago period, on Mother's Day purchases, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
CPI Up 0.4% in April
Washington, DC, May 15, 2007--The consumer price index in April rose 0.4 percent after increasing 0.6 percent in March, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Malecha Elected 2009 AIA President
Washington, DC, May 15 2007--Delegates to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention elected Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, to serve as the 2008 AIA first vice president/president-elect and 2009 Institute president.
Home Depot 1Q Earnings Off 30%
Atlanta, GA, May 15, 2007--Home Depot in the first quarter reported net earnings that were off 30% to $1.0 billion, or $0.53 per share, from $1.5 billion, or $0.70 per share in the year-ago period.
Flowcrete Launches Fast-Track Flooring System
Conroe, TX, May 11, 2007--Flowcrete International has launched a unique ultra fast-track flooring system, specifically designed for the fast-moving commercial sector.
NAM Commemorates 400 Years of U.S. Manufacturing
Washington, DC, May 14, 2007--National Association of Manufacturers’ President John Engler observed the 400th Anniversary of America and manufacturing in the New World today.