New Zealand’s Feltex Senior Staffers Jump To Godfr
Wellington, New Zealand, March 8, 2006--New Zealand carpet maker Feltex Carpets Ltd., has lost two of its most senior Australian sales managers to rival companies in recent weeks.
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Mortgage Applications Steady in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, March 8, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 3.
St. Louis Fed President Pool: Housing to Level Off
St. Louis, MO, March 8, 2006--The housing sector may already be cooling, but it should level off at high levels and not undermine the country's economic expansion, St. Louis Federal Reserve president William Poole said on Wednesday.
Consumer Credit Up in January
Washington, DC, March 8, 2006--Consumer credit rose by a less-than-expected $3.94 billion in January as car and boat loans slowed, a Federal Reserve report showed on Tuesday.
Key Senate Committee Votes on Small-Business Healt
Washington, DC, March 8, 2006--The National Federation of Independent Business urged the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee to quickly pass legislation creating Small-Business Health Plans at its full committee markup today.
Chain Store Sales up 0.2% Last Week
New York, NY, March 7, 2006--Chain store sales rose 0.2 percent last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers store sales index.
Lowe's Launches New Project Card Financing
Mooresville, NC, March 7, 2006--Lowe's is launching the new Project Card, which provides financing solutions for major home improvement projects.
William M. Bird Names Thomas VP of Sales
Charleston, SC, March 7, 2006--Todd Thomas has been promoted to vice president of sales with William M. Bird and Company, Inc. (WMB).
Sun Capital Acquires LINQ Polypropylene Fabric Pro
Boca, Raton, FL, March 7, 2006--Sun Capital Partners said one of its affiliates has acquired the stock of LINQ Industrial Fabrics, Inc., from American Industrial Partners.
Report: Half a Million More Asbestos Claims Expect
Washington, DC, March 7, 2006--According to a report released by the American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee, at least half a million more asbestos claims are expected over the next several decades.