Online Ad Index Dips
New York, NY, February 1, 2007--In January there were 3,141,800 online advertised vacancies, a largely seasonal decline of 6 percent from December, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series released today.
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Pulte Posts 4Q Loss
Bloomfield, MI, February 1, 2007--Pulte Homes reported a loss in the fourth quarter, the result of slumping home closings and a large inventory charge.
Furniture Brands 4Q Earnings Off 88%
St. Louis, MO, February 1, 2007--Furniture Brands International Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that dropped 88 percent on weakened sales that grew just over 1 percent.
Ban Extended On Retailers Plans To Open Bank
Washington, DC, February 1, 2007--Wal Mart, Home Depot and other large retailers seeking to run their own banks faced a tougher road Wednesday when federal regulators voted to extend a moratorium on such moves for a year.
CRI Meets ANSI Requirements for Eligibility
Dalton, GA, January 31, 2007--The Carpet & Rug Institute, (CRI) recently received word from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) that it had met the eligibility requirements as a third party certification program and therefore is eligible to a
Chicago PMI Declines
Chicago, IL, January 31, 2007--The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index fell to 48.8 in January from 51.6 in December, suggesting a contraction in the regional manufacturing sector.
Floor Covering Soft Launches FloorEstimate Pro
Pasadena, CA, January 31, 2007--Floor Covering Soft will launch V6, its next generation floor estimating Software during Surfaces 2007 in Las Vegas.
AmericasMart Showcases Best Rug Designs
Atlanta, GA, January 2007--From a marketplace as good as it gets came the January 2007 edition of the Atlanta International Area Rug Market® featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS).
Carpet One Appoints President of St. Louis Stores
St. Louis, MO, January 30, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home will appoint Barbara Everk as president of Advance Carpet One Floor & Home, the company's corporate stores in St. Louis. Everk joins Carpet One Floor & Home with extensive experience in retail
Conference Aims to Reduce Buildings Emissions
Santa Fe, NM, January 30, 2007--With so much attention given to transportation emissions, many people are surprised to learn that buildings are the single largest contributor to global warming.