Fed Raises Rates on Greenspan's Last Day
Washington, DC, February 1, 2006—The Federal Reserve raised interest rates a 14th straight time, suggesting a 19-month campaign was near an end while saying higher borrowing costs may yet be needed.
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Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, February 1, 2006--Chain store sales fell last week, posting their second pronounced weekly decline in a month, according to a report on Tuesday.
Consumer Confidence Up in January
New York, NY, February 1, 2006--The Conference Board said that its consumer confidence index rose to 106.3, the highest level since June 2002, when the reading was also 106.3.
San Francisco Mart Falls Victim to World Market Ce
San Francisco, CA, February 1, 2006--The World Market Center's debut has delivered a one-two punch that has all but KO'd the 90-year-old San Francisco Mart furniture show, whose organizers have now turned it into a show for gift exhibitors, accord
Nepal’s Carpet Export Dip
Kathmandu, Nepal, February 1, 2006 - Export of hand-knitted woollen carpet, the second largest foreign currency earning exportable commodity, has declined by 9 percent in terms of quantity during the first six.
Anso’s Newest, ColorSolutions
Las Vegas, February 2, 2006--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, presents its latest nylon technology: Anso ColorSolutions® nylon.
Mannington Commercial Partners with Tricycle
Calhoun, GA, January 30, 2006--Mannington Commercial announced that it will partner with sustainable design company Tricycle, to aid in its product development process, and will support a sample alternative program.
Ford Truck, Tile Tools Top Prizes in Coverings Dra
Alexandria, VA, January 30, 2006--There is a Ford truck in the future of one lucky Coverings 2006 attendee, and a few others will walk away winners with valuable new tile-working tools.
World Market Center Partners with Opportunity Vil
Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2006 – World Market Center officials are proud to announce they have partnered with Opportunity Village, a Las Vegas-based, not-for-profit agency, to create a furniture donation program.
CCAGW Corrects Sen. Reid on Asbestos Reform Bill
Washington, January 31, 2006--The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today criticized Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) for his comments about S. 852, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act).