Help-Wanted Index Increases Two Points
New York, Dec. 29--The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Advertising Index -- a key barometer of America's job market -- increased to 39 in November, up from 37 the previous month.
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Home Depot, Vendors Sparring
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 27--As the second-largest retailer in the country, Home Depot is in the catbird seat when it comes to dealing with vendors, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Many Firms Not Giving Holiday Bonuses
Dalton, GA, Dec. 28--Has the holiday bonus taken a holiday?
Mohawk Receives Economic Development Grant
Atlanta, Dec. 24—Mohawk Industries is among several Georgia companies receiving about $10 million in state rural economic-development grants.
New Home Sales Off
Washington. Dec. 24--Sales of new homes sank about 2.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.08 million, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.
Avery Sports Turf Announces Acquisition and Patent
Minneapolis, Dec 23-- Avery Sports Turf, Inc. announced it has purchased the building in Rome Georgia, as well as the proprietary and manufacturing assets of a company previously operating under the same name.
Tight German Visa Regulations May Pose Problem For
Bhadohi, India, Dec 24--The participation of Indian carpet exporters at the 'Domotex Fair' in Germany next month is doubtful due to visa restrictions imposed by that country, according to the Hindu News Service.
Earth-like Carpet Woven In Iran
Birjand, Iran, Dec 24 - A unique earth-shaped carpet has been woven by a couple of weavers from the city, northeastern Iran, according to IRIB News.
Orders for Durable Goods Drop In November
Washington, Dec. 24-- Durable-goods orders unexpectedly fell for the first time in three months in November.
FieldTurf & Sprinturf Reach Settlement on Patent I
Dalton, Ga., Dec. 24--The inaugural meeting of the newly formed Synthetic Turf Council (STC) held the week of December 1st in Orlando, Fla. produced an unexpected result.