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Structural costs for domestic manufacturers have increased from 22.4 percent to 31.7 percent since 2003 compared to nine major trading partners, according to a study released today by the National Association of Manufacturers.
Washington, DC, September 26, 2006 – The National Retail Federation welcomed California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s veto of legislation that would have imposed a $60 fee on containers moving through two of the nation’s largest ports.
Danbury, CT, September 25, 2006--Ethan Allen Interiors chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari said, in anticipation of being asked to comment on current business, "[S]ales in recent months have slowed as consumer confidence has remained weak."
Los Angeles, CA, September 21, 2006--The look of hand-laid pebbles and small tumbled stone has been introduced in interlocking tiles for almost any decor.
Atlanta, GA, September 21, 2006--Radiant flooring producer SpeedHeat has unveiled their Generation4 floor warming systems in the United States.
New York, NY, September 21, 2006--Leather has now been applied to a versatile and durable new idea in floor and wall covering--magnetism.
Ottawa, Ontario, September 20, 2006--Canada's leading indicator edged up 0.2 percent in August, down from 0.3 percent in July.
New York, NY, September 20, 2006--Surprising no one, the Federal Reserve held its overnight federal funds rate steady at 5.25 percent, the rate reached in June after 17 straight increases.
Grand Rapids, MI, September 20, 2006----Steelcase Inc., reported second quarter profit that nearly doubled, aided by higher sales. The company also forecast a third-quarter profit below analysts' expectations.
Hayward, CA, September 20, 2006--iFLOOR.com, America’s largest Internet flooring company, will be having a public auction at iFLOOR.com’s Hayward, California location.