September Payrolls Drop Less Then Expected
Washington, DC, October 7, 2005 -- Payrolls fell by only 35,000 in September, according to a Labor Department report. It was the first decline in more than two years.
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Shaw Announces Lineup of 2006 Winter Markets
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--Continuing its objective of showcasing new products and retail programs to customers through regional markets, Shaw Industries has announced its schedule of winter shows to be held in January and February of 2006.
ASCER Opens IVth Tile of Spain Award Competition
Castellon, Spain, October 7, 2005 -- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) has announced that the competition for the IVth Tile of Spain Awards is now open.
Wholesale Sales and Inventories Up
Washington, DC, October 10, 2005—Wholesale sales increased 1.3% in August, for the the fastest gain since April, according to the Commerce Department.
Two-Thirds of Adults Go Online, One-Third Do Not
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2005 – Sixty-eight percent of American adults, or about 137 million people, use the Internet, up from 63% one year ago.
Jobless Claims Up 21,000
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2005--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose in the latest week, according to the Labor Department. Initial claims for the week ending Oct. 1 rose 21,000 to 390,000.
Despite Hurricanes, Port Congestion Low
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2005 — Despite recent hurricanes, congestion levels are low and cargo is flowing smoothly at the nation’s major retail container ports as merchants move into the peak shipping cycle for the annual holiday sales season.
Bio-Solutions Growth Spreads West of the Mississip
Hattisburg, MS, October 6, 2005--Bio-Solutions Franchise Corp. announced their eleventh new franchise since their Training Session just 12 weeks ago.
World Market Center Offers Discounted Hotel Rates
Las Vegas NV, October 6, 2005 – Following the success of last July’s host hotel program during the inaugural Las Vegas Market, World Market Center officials are pleased to announce another terrific hotel roster for the January 2006 event.
Mohawk Implements Telecom Infrastructure That Comb
Atlanta, GA, October 06, 2005-- AT&T has implemented an advanced networking solution for Mohawk Industries Inc. that converges voice and data services onto a single circuit, offering expanded capabilities while reducing costs.