Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged
New York, October 26, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — was unchanged in September.
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Mortgage Applications Up In Latest Survey
Washington, DC, October 26, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 20.
Dow Chemical 3Q Earnings Off on Charges
Midland, MI, October 26, 2006--Dow Chemical Co. said Thursday its third-quarter earnings fell 36 percent due to a hefty restructuring charge related to asset shutdowns, but results beat Wall Street expectations.
More Consumers Are Watching TV Online
New York, NY, October 26, 2006--One out of every ten online consumers watches television broadcasts online, according to the latest Consumer Internet Barometer, released today.
NTP Names Executive Director of Marketing
Alexandria, VA, October 25, 2006--National Trade Productions (NTP), managers of the trade show Coverings, has announced the addition of Elena Grant as the new Executive Director of Marketing, Managed Shows Division to their Alexandria based offices.
UFloor Systems Enters U.S. Market
Greensboro, NC, October 25, 2006--UFloor systems, Inc., the North American subsidiary of the Uzin-Utz Group, German manufacturer and marketer of installation products for all categories of flooring, has opened its doors in North America.
Louisiana-Pacific 3Q Earnings Off
Nashville, TN, October 24, 2006-- Louisiana-Pacific Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter earnings fell, as lower prices caused by the housing slowdown depressed revenue.
Carpenter Joins Kronotex Sales Team
Barnwell, SC, October 24, 2006--Laminate flooring manufacturer Kronotex USA appoints Shane Carpenter to its sales team as director of national sales.
Carpetright 1H Sales Up
London, England, October 24, 2006--Carpetright, Britain's biggest carpet retailer, said on Tuesday that sales in the UK and Ireland rose by 5.9 percent in the first half of its financial year, with same store sales revenues up 0.3 percent.
Fabrica's New Rugs Recall Ancient Style
October 23, 2006, Santa Ana, California--Inspired by an age old tradition, Shandur from Fabrica captures the subtle striations and color variations found in ancient rugs, in carpet that has a remarkably hand-spun appearance.