Las Vegas Market Visitor Hits $12.3 Million Jackpo
Las Vegas, NV, August 1, 2006--As a surprise for his wife, Joey Penn booked a Las Vegas vacation to coincide with Las Vegas Market at World Market Center.
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Cavalier Homes Posts Lower Q2 Earnings
Addison, AL, August 1, 2006--Manufactured housing producer Cavalier Homes Inc., announced second quarter earnings of $161 thousand or $0.01 per share, compared to $769 thousand or $0.04 per share in the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
British Wool Board Welcomes Review
Bradford, England, July 31, 2006--The Wool Board said it has welcomed the announcement that DEFRA is to carry out a review of its structure and operation as both appropriate and timely.
Armstrong Sent 2 Versions of Stolen Laptop Letter
Lancaster, PA, July 28, 2006--Armstrong World Industries last week sent at least two versions of a letter to 12,000 current and former employees, alerting them that a copy of their personal information was stolen.
Employment Costs Up in Q2
Washington, DC, July 28, 2006--Compensation costs rose 0.9% in the second quarter, according to a Labor Department report.
Consumer Confidence Slides a Fraction
Washington, DC, July 28, 2006-- Consumer sentiment was nearly unchanged in July, according to media reports Friday of proprietary research from the University of Michigan.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged in June
New York, NY, July 27, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index - a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America - was unchanged in June.
Q.E.P. Names New CFO
Boca Raton, FL, July 27, 2006--Q.E.P. today announced the appointment of Stuart F. Fleischer to the position of Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Treasurer.
Feltex Shares Plunge on Price Warning
Wellington, New Zealand, July 26, 2006--Feltex lost a third of its value after resuming trading on the stock exchange on Wednesday.
Hardwood Flooring Shipments Off in June
Memphis, TN, July 26, 2006-- June shipments of hardwood flooring decreased from last year, according to data released by the Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.