GranitiFiandre Adds Michigan Distributor
Chicage, June 14, 2006--Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has partnered with Genesee Ceramic Tile Distributors, Inc., based in Burton, MI.
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Oil Futures Rise Past $76
New York, NY, July 13, 2006--The futures contract climbed past $76 a barrel Thursday for the first time ever on the New York Mercantile Exchange, with August crude touching $76.30 and last trading at $76.21, up $1.26.
EnduraStone Adds Distribution
Phoenix, AZ, July 13, 2006--Since its launch at the 2006 Surfaces Flooring Show, EnduraStone has been busy locking up distribution across the country.
Canada June Housing Starts Up
Toronto, Ontario, July 11, 2006--New home construction in Canada picked up by 4.5 percent in June to beat analysts' expectations.
Freddie Mac: Housing Market Slowing But Strong
Washington, DC, July 10, 2006--Rising interest rates and climbing energy prices have weighed on housing activity, but 2006 should still be the third strongest year on record, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Monday.
A New Auto Interior Company Launched in Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, July 10, 2006--Toyota Boshoku Corp., announced the establishment of a new automotive interior manufacturing company, Toyota Boshoku Canada, located in Woodstock, Ontario Canada.
Wholesale Inventories and Sales Up
Washington, DC, July 10, 2006--Wholesale inventories rose 0.8% in May while sales increased 1.6%, according to a Commerce Department report.
Federated's Same-Store Sales up 1.7% in June
Cincinnati, OH, July 6, 2006--Federated Department Stores today reported total sales of $2.367 billion for the five weeks ended July 1, 2006, an increase of 64.8 percent compared to total sales of $1.436 billion in the same period last year.
Job Cuts Up in May
Chicago, IL, July 6, 2006---Outplacement consultant Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. said its figures show that companies planned 67,176 job cuts in June, a 25 per cent increase from 53,716 in May.
IICRC to Host S500 Standard Workshops
Vancouver, WA, July 6, 2006--The Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) today announced that it will host a series of one-day workshops across the United States.