Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Oct. 12, 2010--U.S. weekly chain-store sales rose 2.6% from last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
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Business Forecasters See Slow Growth Ahead
Washington, DC, Oct. 12, 2010--The National Association for Business Economics cut its forecast for annual growth in gross domestic product to 2.6% for 2010, down from a springtime estimate of 3.2%.
Low & Bonar Says Will Meet Sales Expectations
London, England, Oct. 12, 2010--Low & Bonar PLC said sales for the year will be in line with market expectations.
Armstrong Flooring in New Reality TV Show
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 12, 2010--Armstrong Commercial Flooring has donated floor products to a new reality television show called "School Pride" debuting on NBC this Friday, October 15.
Economic Recovery Cooling, NAM Economist Says
Washington, DC, Oct. 12, 2010--The economic recovery is cooling, according to Dave Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.
Campaign for Wool Begins With Sheep in London
London, England, Oct. 12, 2010--Sheep were grazing in London's Savile Row this week to promote the natural advantages of wool.
Pfleiderer Closing Plant in Germany
Neumarkt, Germany, Oct. 11, 2010--Pfleiderer AG said it will permanently shut down its production plant in Gschwend, Germany.
Anderson Honored by Women's Sustainability Group
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 11, 2010--Interface founder Ray Anderson, was honored at the 7th Annual Businesswomen’s Sustainability Leadership Summit in New York on Oct. 5.
Valinge Herringbone Patent Upheld in Europe
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 11, 2010--Valinge said its European “Herringbone” patent has been upheld by the European Patent Office.
New ASTM Standard Qualifies Moisture Meters
W. Conschohocken, PA, Oct. 11, 2010--A new ASTM International standard qualifies the types of moisture meters suitable for determining moisture levels in concrete, gypsum and other types of floor slabs.