Payrolls Rise 113,000, Unemployment Rises to 4.8%
Washington, DC, August 4, 2006--Job growth continued at its lukewarm pace in July, the Labor Department said Friday.
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Faus’ Global Patent Portfolio Growing
Calhoun, GA, August 4, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., said that it has been awarded international patents on its leading edge Embossed-In-Register and JointGuard/ bevel laminate flooring products.
E-commerce Spending to Reach $170 B in 2006
Reston, VA, August 2, 2006--comScore Networks today reported its e-commerce sales estimates for the first six months of 2006 and forecasts for the entire year.
Godfrey Hirst to Acquire Feltex
Victoria, Australia, August 1, 2006--Australian carpet maker Godfrey Hirst has been confirmed as the prospective buyer for troubled carpet manufacturer Feltex.
Pending Homes Sales Up
Washington, DC, August 1, 2006--Pending home sales, a leading indicator for the housing sector, have risen for the last two months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
New Zealand’s Feltex Running Out of Time
Wellington, New Zealand, July 31, 2006--Workers at Feltex plants are expecting to learn this week whether the company has a future.
Bentley Prince Street Launches Eco-Friendly Adhesi
Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 2006--Bentley Prince Street has taken another step toward its Mission Zero goal of eliminating its potential negative impact on the environment by the year 2020.
Robert Shaw's Shift of Focus
Dalton, GA, July 28, 2006--In none of its forms was "retire" used in Shaw Industries Inc.'s announcement of CEO Bob Shaw's plan to leave that post Sept. 1, according to the Chattanooga Times/Free Press.
New Homes Sales Off in June
Washington, DC, July 27, 2006-- Sales of new homes fell 3% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.13 million, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Liz Claiborne Home Signs Licensing Deal with Nouri
New York, NY, July 26, 2006--Liz Claiborne Inc., announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with Nourison to design, manufacture and market area rugs and accent rugs under the Liz Claiborne Home brand name.