Initial Jobless Claims Drop
Washington, DC, January 11, 2007--Weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest level since late July, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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Karelia-Upofloor Acquires Focus Wood
Kuopio, Finland, January 10, 2007--Karelia-Upofloor has acquired the entire share capital of the Russian company Focus Wood from Puncher Investment Limited.
U.S. Hardwood Exporters Eyeing UAE Show
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 8, 2007--American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)is coordinating the first ever American Pavilion in the Middle East at the Dubai Wood show 2007.
Study: Consumers Ready For Mobile Marketing
Cambridge, MA, January 5, 2007--Although 79 percent of consumers find the idea of mobile ads annoying, early efforts at mobile marketing have revealed that consumers will happily engage in campaigns as long as marketers deliver valuable information or con
World Market Center to Host Rep Appreciation Day
Las Vegas, NV, January 5, 2007--Sales Reps are typically the first individuals to arrive prior to Market and the last to head home at the end of Market, and World Market Center is planning to roll out the red carpet exclusively for these hard working repr
Avalon Carpet Promotes Managers
January 2, 2006--Avalon Carpet, Tile and Flooring recently promoted two managers to corporate leadership positions.
Indian Organization Frees Child Workers
New Delhi, India, December 29, 2006--On Thursday, a local non-governmental organization in India freed 50 child slaves, who worked more than 15 hours a day for two years without being paid or allowed to visit their parents.
Carpet City Promised in Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan, December 27, 2006--The problems faced by the carpet industry will be solved on priority basis and the government will provide land for a “carpet city” within a year, said nazim Mian Amer Mehmood.
Bassett Furniture to Restate Earnings
Bassett, VA, December 22, 2006--Bassett Furniture said it will restate its financial statements for the year ended November 26, 2005, as part of its fiscal 2006 annual report as a result of accounting changes related to some acquisitions.
OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning Offering Franchises
Tulsa, OK, December 20, 2006--After years of working for others, David Iseley, the founder and chief executive of Tulsa-based OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning, has turned his war against dirty carpets into a franchise company.