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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.
Report: 18% in Internet Shoppers Account for 46% o
New York, NY, December 5, 2005– Nielsen//NetRatings reported that nearly a fifth of the online buying population, or 18 percent, accounts for nearly half, or 46 percent, of total online spending.
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.
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.
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.
National Green Building Conference Set For March
Washington, DC, December 1, 2005--A thousand builders, remodelers, developers, architects, engineers and other home building professionals will travel to Albuquerque, N.M., for the National Green Building Conference, March 12-14, 2006.
Weekly Jobless Claims Drop Sharply
Washington, DC, December 1, 2005--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell 17,000 to 320,000 in the week ended Nov. 26.
Report: Home Prices Up 12%
Washington, DC, December 1, 2005--Average home prices climbed 12.02 percent over 12 months to September 30, though there was a slowdown in price rises in some hot markets.