Canadian GDP Up 0.2%
Ottawa, Ontario, December 23, 2005—The Canadian economy grew 0.2 percent in October from September due in large part to an autos-driven rebound in the manufacturing sector, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
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Conference Board: Energy Impact on Global Economy
New York, December 23, 2005--The energy shock to economic growth will be felt worldwide through the increasing global imbalance between high investment and low consumer spending, according to an analysis by The Conference Board.
Laticrete’s Nash Named Outstanding Rep by Inland N
Bethany CT, December 23, 2005—Laticrete, North American division is proud to announce that its salesperson, Ron Nash, was unanimously selected by officials at Inland Northwest Distributing as Outstanding Vendor Sales Representative for 2005.
Online Holiday Shopping up 25% So Far
2005--Goldman, Sachs & Co., Nielsen//NetRatings and Harris Interactive’s Holiday eSpending Report revealed today that 54 percent, or the majority of online shoppers finished their holiday shopping by December 16th.
Consumer Sentiment Up in December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 23, 2005-- Consumer sentiment ended stronger in December and better than analysts' expectations, bolstered by falling energy prices, a report showed on Friday.
Mohawk Trainees Experience CRI CEUs
Dalton, GA, December 23, 2005--A group of Mohawk Industry trainees recently gathered at CRI to get a taste of CRI's Continuing Education (CEU) courses.
RD Weis Continues to Expand
Port Chester, NY--Randall Weis, President of RD Weis Companies, announced his company's acquisition, through its affiliate Bay Edge Associates, of the assets of SPECTRA Contract Flooring's Union, NJ, and New York, NY, locations
Congoleum Announces Financing Extension, Plan Subm
Mercerville, NJ, December 22, 2005--Congoleum Corp., made several announcements regarding its financing arrangements, developments with respect to its plan of reorganization, and the appointment of two new directors.
Strong Housing Market Seen 'Simmering Down'
December 22, 2005 - Following strong growth over the past three years, home sales and housing production will ease back next year to around 2004’s historically healthy levels, according to economists participating in a teleconference hosted by the Nationa
Consumer Income and Spending Up
Washington, DC, December 22, 2005--Consumer spending was up 0.3% in November, matching a 0.3% gain in incomes, the Commerce Department said Thursday.