Coverings Marble and Stone Awards- Part I
Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006--The $10,000 Grand Prize in this year’s Prism Stone in Architecture Awards was presented to a survivor of 9/11.
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Nafco by Tarkett Launches Sweepstakes
Houston, TX, April 6, 2005--Nafco by Tarkett is currently sponsoring Nafco’s 'Fabulous Flooring Sweepstakes' with Coastal Living magazine.
Retail Guru Underhill Keynotes Coverings
Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006--A fascinating keynote address delivered by Paco Underhill, the renowned retail anthropologist, sent Coverings 2006 attendees into the exhibition hall primed to shop this show of shows for ceramic tile and stone.
Weekly Jobless Claims Off 5,000
Washington, DC, April 6, 2006-- First-time claims for state unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell by 5,000 to 299,000 in the week ended April 1, the Labor Department said Thursday.
3M Ups Q1 Guidance
St. Paul, MN, April 6, 2006--3M Co. raised its forecast for first-quarter sales and earnings, citing strength in its industrial, safety, consumer and electronics-related businesses.
New York Retailer Arrested in Scam
Scotia, New York, April 6, 2006--The "Carpet King" is accused of pulling the rug out from under his customers, according to Capital News 9.
Home Depot Canada to Open 18 Stores
Toronto, Ontario, April 6, 2006--Home Depot Inc. plans to open 18 new stores and hire 2,200 people in Canada before the end of the year as it gears up before rival Lowe's Cos. enters the Canadian market.
Monster Online Job Ad Index Up
New York, NY, April 6, 2006--Online job classified advertisements increased in March for a third straight month, led by more postings by business and professional services companies, said Monster Worldwide Inc. on Thursday.
Persian Carpet Fair Slated for Kish
London, England, April 6, 2006--The fourth trade fair for the hand-woven Persian carpet is to be held in Kish next month, IranMania.com reported.
Rhodes Named GCO Franchise of the Year
Gulfport, MS, April 6, 2006--GCO Flooring National held its convention at the Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, California, which included the company's annual awards banquet dinner.