Service Sector Activity Slows in November
Tempe, AZ, December 5, 2005 --Activity in the services sector accelerated at a slightly slower pace in November, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
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Frist: Asbestos Bill on Senate Floor in Early ‘06
Washington, DC, December 5, 2005--Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist on Friday reaffirmed a pledge to bring up legislation to curb asbestos lawsuits early next year.
Turman Hardwood to Expand in Virginia
Galax, VA, December 5, 2005--Nearly four years after buying a lumber operation in Galax, Turman Hardwood Flooring announced Friday that it will expand its facility in the city, add a new product line and hire 40 more employees, starting early next year.
Customer Respect Index Up, Gains Uneven
Ipswich, MA, December 7, 2005--The Customer Respect Group, an international research and consulting firm that focuses on how corporations treat their online customers, has released its fourth quarter findings.
iFloor Releases Brand Wars ll, A Laminate Showdown
Bellevue, WA December 2, 2005--iFloor.com has announced the release of a new edition of Brand Wars – A Laminate Showdown.
Payrolls Up 215,000 in November
Washington, DC, December 2, 2005--Nonfarm payrolls rose by 215,000 in November, according to the Labor Department.
November Chain Store Sales Up 3.5%
New York, NY, December 2, 2005--Chain store sales rose 3.5 percent year on year for November, helped by retailer promotions kicking off the holiday season, according to Michael Niemira, ICSC's chief economist and director of research.
Patcraft’s Intros In Motion Tile
Dalton, GA, December 2, 2005--Organic color bands create a layering of “color texture” on the face of In Motion Tile--a new product from Patcraft Commercial Carpet that heightens the design possibilities with a broad range of installation schemes.
Wools of New Zealand to Promote “Good Looks That L
Marble Hill, GA, December 1, 2005--Wools of New Zealand, along with 31 of its brand partners, will be looking good as they take to the floor for Surfaces 2006.
Writedown Hit New Zealand’s Feltex
Wellington, New Zealand, December 1, 2005--Carpet maker Feltex said today its 2006 result would be significantly affected by one-off writedowns and it would not be paying a dividend.