Weekly Jobless Claims Up 2,000
Washington, DC, November 10, 2005-- First-time filings for state unemployment benefits rose by 2,000 in the week ended Nov. 5 to a seasonally adjusted 326,000 claims, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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Flooring Installers & Supplies Sought in Florida K
Key West, FL, November 10, 2005--Keys residents are scurrying to replace the two most important components that lend to a home's integrity: Floors and roofs, which took a beating from Hurricane Wilma's winds and tidal surge.
Study: CEO and Directors' Pay Up
New York, NY, November 9, 2005--Median total compensation for outside (non-employee) directors of U.S. boards is higher than last year's median in two out of three major industry sectors covered in The Conference Board’s annual study of outside direct
Small Business Owners Signal Strong Quarter Ahead
Washington, D.C., November 9, 2005--Get ready for a strong fourth quarter, say American small-business owners.
Commerce Secretary Applauds Chinese Textile Agreem
Washington, D.C. November 9, 2005--Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released a statement on the textile agreement announced today by U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman and Chinese Commerce Minister Bo Xilai.
NRF Hopes China Trade Agreement Will Restore Predi
Washington, DC, November 9, 2005--The National Retail Federation today welcomed the signing of a bilateral trade agreement on textile and apparel trade with China.
Tile of Spain Designs a Highlight of Cersaie 2005
Bologna, Italy, November 9, 2005--Nearly 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain debuted product trends, cutting edge design and innovation in technology at Cersaie 2005.
Connecticut Stone Business in Family 100 Years
Stamford, CT, November 9, 2005--He may not be Michelangelo, but Mario Sardo, president of 100-year-old Fordham Marble at 421 Fairfield Avenue in Stamford, sounds a lot like a sculptor.
Shaw’s Home Foundations Offering Sales Seminars
Dalton, Georgia, November 9, 2005--The builder division of Shaw Industries has appointed Tracy Reid to fill the newly created position of Builder Design and Merchandising manager.
Former Home Depot Exec Name President of CCA’s Out
St. Louis, MO, November 9, 2005--CCA Global Partners announced the appointment of Eric Demaree as President of the Retail Flooring Outlet Division.