Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, October 19, 2006--Weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest level in almost three months, the federal government said Thursday.
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Blue Valley Automation Launches Website
Beatrice, NE, October 18, 2006--Blue Valley Automation, a manufacturing company developing innovative new products for wood flooring producers, launched its website today.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, October 17, 2006--Chain store sales rose for a second straight week as gasoline prices helped shield consumer spending from the effects of a sagging housing market.
Industrial Production Off
Washington, DC, October 17, 2006—Industrial output slowed sharply in September, ending the worst quarter in a year, according to a report from the Federal Reserve.
Conference Board: More Corporate Boards Involved I
New York, NY, October 16, 2006--More corporate boards are becoming actively involved in providing oversight into companies' ethics and compliance programs, according to a report released today by The Conference Board.
Stanley Furniture 3Q Earnings Drop
Stanleytown, VA, October 16, 2006--Stanley Furniture Co. said Monday its third-quarter profit fell 48 percent, as homeowners held back on purchases of wooden furniture and the company incurred higher raw material, compensation and energy costs.
RadiciGroup in Beijing for “Showcase Italy”
Bergamo, Italy, October 16, 2006--From 16 to 21 October Beijing is hosting “Showcase Italy” (“Italia in Piazza”) to promote Italy and the “Made in Italy” trademark in China.
Business Inventories Up August
Washington, DC, October 13, 2006--Business inventories increased 0.6% in August, slightly slower than the 0.8% increase in sales, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Utah Dealer Opens with 12,500 sq. ft. showroom
Layton, UT, October 13, 2006--Todd Walker has opened a new 12,500-square-foot flooring showroom to the public.
Import Prices Off
Washington, DC, October 13, 2006--Led by a drop in the cost of imported oil, the prices of goods imported into the U.S. fell 2.1% in September, the first drop since March and the biggest since April 2003.