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Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- On a surge of storm-related job losses, first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 432,000 in the week ending Sept. 17, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Union, NJ, September 22, 2005 -- Bed Bath & Beyond reported second quarter earnings of $141.4 million, or $0.47 per share, an increase of nearly 18%.
Viken, Sweden - September 22, 2005 -- The recent victory at the European patent Office (EPO) once again shows that Välinge's patents are important, new and inventive.
New York, NY, September 22, 2005 -- The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index decreased 0.1 percent in August.
Lancaster, PA September 22, 2005 -— According to the Lancaster New Era, the executive in charge of human relations at Armstrong World Industries has left the company.
Atlanta, GA, September 22, 2005 -- The Greenguard Environmental Institute awards Milliken & Company's 180 Walls(TM) with Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification.
Linwood, PA, September 21, 2005--Foamex said it has received approval from the Bankruptcy Court for the company's "first day" motions that will enable its operations to proceed smoothly and without interruption throughout its reorganization case.
Hazleton, PA, September 21, 2005--Effective November 1, 2005, Forbo Flooring North America will have a 3-5% price increase on all products and sundry items. The increase was brought on by an increase in production costs, transportation costs and fuel cost
Dallas, TX, September 21, 2005--Surfaces 2006, which takes place January 31 – February 3, is already on pace to be the biggest event to date.
Washington, DC, September 21, 2005--On the heels of the strongest holiday season in five years, retailers can expect moderate holiday sales growth this year.