New Home Sales Up in April
Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--Sales of new homes surprised economists and stayed strong in April, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
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Tricycle to Launch Reverb at Neocon
Chicago, IL, May 24, 2006--At the NeoCon World's Trade Fair next month, Tricycle will launch Reverb, an anthology of essays by eco-consultants, leading commercial designers and industry editors.
Carpet One Upgrades Liz Claiborne Website
Manchester, NH, May 24, 2006--Carpet One has launched a completely redesigned Liz Claiborne Home flooring website: www.lizclaiborneflooring.com.
Beaulieu to Require CRI Seal on Cleaning Products
Dalton, GA, May 24, 2006--Effective January 1, 2007, Beaulieu of America will amend its product warranty statement to insure proper cleaning solutions and procedures are used in maintaining their products.
Bloech To Lead Invista Commercial Greening
Atlanta, GA, May 24, 2006--Invista Interiors announced today that Henning Bloech has been appointed manager, Environmental Initiatives for the commercial division.
Domotex Middle East Ready to Launch
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 24, 2006--The first-ever Domotex Middle East is prepared to launch on May 28.
ASID Announces New Trustees
Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--The ASID Foundation, Inc., announced new members of its board of trustees for fiscal 2007.
Senate Votes to Hike Fines for Employers
Washington, DC, 24, 2006--Employers would face fines as high as $20,000 for hiring undocumented workers and have to screen all new hires as part of legislation that would grant legal status to millions of illegal immigrants.
Federated to Sell 9 Store Locations
Cincinnati, OH, May 24, 2006--Federated Department Stores will sell nine department store locations in six states to General Growth Properties Inc., as it continues to rid itself of duplicate stores gained in last year's acquisition of the May Departm
Williams-Sonoma 1Q Earnings Off
San Francisco, CA, May 24, 2006--Upscale home-decor retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc. on Wednesday said quarterly profit fell, after charges related to closing its Hold Everything storage-goods stores and stock option expenses.