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Dallas, TX, November 16, 2005--Competitive floorcovering professionals know how important it is to stay on top of industry issues and maintain the highest level of expertise.
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Online Newspapers See Double-Digit Growth
New York, NY, November 16, 2005–-Newspaper websites grew 11 percent year-over-year to 39.3 million unique visitors in October 2005, comprising 26 percent of the active U.S. Internet population, or one out of every four Internet users, according to Nielsen
Further Delay Sought on Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, November 16, 2005--Senate Budget Committee leaders are seeking to further delay action on legislation to create a $140 billion fund to compensate asbestos victims, saying in a letter released on Tuesday that they are worried the program co
Online Help-Wanted Ads Declines
New York, NY, November 16, 2005--The number of new online job ads fell to 2,002,600 in October, 36,000 less jobs being offered than in September, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.
Consumer Price Index Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, November 16, 2005--Consumer prices increased more than expected in October, rising 0.2% on higher shelter, food and medical care prices, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Shoppers’ Reliance on Credit Cards Drops Ahead for
Washington, DC, November 16, 2005--More consumers will be leaving their credit cards at home as they hit the stores for holiday shopping, according to the NRF 2005 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch.
Producer Prices Up 0.7%
Washington, DC, November 15, 2005--The producer price index in October rose 0.7% as energy prices continued to rise, according to a Labor Department report.
J.C. Penney 3Q Earnings Up 57%
Plano, TX, November 15, 2005--J.C. Penney Co. in the third quarter reported earnings that rose 57 percent to $234 million, or $0.94 per share.
Retail Sales Off 0.1%
Washington, DC, November 15, 2005--Retail sales fell 0.1 percent in October reflecting a drop in automotive car purchases, according to the Commerce Department.
Nafco by Tarkett Offers Rebates Hurricane Victims
Houston, TX, November 15, 2005--In an effort to help homeowners in Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina, Tarkett is offering a one-time rebate on its luxury vinyl flooring to help them rebuild their homes.