Mannington Honors Three Women Innovators
Salem, NJ, November 20, 2006--The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia provided the perfect backdrop this year for the Mannington Mills Stand on a Better World award ceremony.
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Most Major Markets Show Increased Online Recruitme
New York, Ny, November 20, 2006--Online recruitment activity increased in 22 of the top 28 U.S. metro markets in October amid heightened demand for temporary workers and generally tighter labor market conditions, according to the latest findings of the Mo
StarNet Member Signs on to Industry Recycling Prog
Richmond, VA, November 20, 2006--S.Kent Walker, president of Walker's Carpets & Interiors, has always hated throwing things away.
3Q Online Retail Sales Up 21% over Last Year
Washington, DC, November 20, 2006--The Census Bureau says that the estimate of U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the third quarter of 2006, was $27.5 billion, an increase of 4.5 percent from the second quarter of 2006.
Consumer Price Index Off in October
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--The consumer price index eased in October, led by falling prices for gasoline and cars, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Shaw Flooring Alliance Convention Themed "Explore"
Dalton, GA, November 15, 2006--Shaw and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts in Orlando, Florida welcome Shaw Flooring Alliance (SFA) dealers for the sixth convention, themed Explore, from January 14 through January 17.
Housing Inventories Decline
New York, NY, November 15, 2006--The supply of homes for sale in major metropolitan areas declined modestly in October, a positive sign for sellers, new data shows.
IWT Tesoro Launches American Gres Subsidiary
Westport, CT, November 15, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corporation has established a new operating subsidiary, American Gres, Inc., to pursue opportunities in the domestic production of ceramic tile.
Propex Reports 3Q Financials
Chattanooga, TN, November 15, 2006--Propex Inc. today reported 2006 third quarter financial results.
EPA’s Proposal Will Provide Real Benefits
Washington, DC, November 14, 2006--In comments submitted on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New Source Review proposal, the National Association of Manufacturers urged the EPA “to continue efforts that will simplify the regulatory permitting p