Pakistan Carpet Exporters Rap Cargo Service
Lahore, Pakistan, March 22, 2006--Carpet exporters here are facing hardships in executing orders of foreign buyers due to mishandling of cargo services by PIA.
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Mortgage Application Volume Down Slightly In Lates
Washington, DC, March 22, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 17.
Las Vegas Market Has New Website
Las Vegas, NV, March 22, 2006--World Market Center has a new, streamlined website that makes it easier for users to access key features and tools.
Survey: CEO Confidence Up
New York, NY, March 21, 2006-- A strong outlook for jobs lifted confidence among chief executives this month, but concerns about government deficits are weighing on CEOs' outlook for the future, according to a monthly survey reported in Chief Executiv
Canada Retail Sales Up 1.4%
Ottawa, Ontario, March 21, 2006--Canada's retail sales in January surged 1.4 percent from December to a record C$31.8 billion, most likely because of gift card redemptions, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
UK Retailer Leaps for His Life in Warehouse Fire
Cheshire, England, March 21, 2006--A terrified businessman had to leap off the office roof of his carpet warehouse, and an employee jumped through a ball of flames as a fire ripped through the building.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, March 21, 2006--Chain store sales dipped for the first time in just over a month; shopping activity followed the weather, according to a report on Tuesday.
Producer Prices Fall 1.4%, Core Prices Up
Washington, DC, March 21, 2006--Wholesale prices dropped .4% in February, the biggest decline in nearly three years, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
IIDA Design Competition Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, March 21, 2006--The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced the winners of its 2006 interior design competitions, the 33rd Annual Interior Design Competition and the 14th Annual Will Ching Design Competition.
IICRC Launches Apprentice/Basic Skills Training
Vancouver, WA, March 21, 2006--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced the launch of the Apprentice/Basic Skills Training Program at the semi-annual Certification Council meeting in Vancouver.