Retail Sales Up 0.3% in August, Slower Than July
Washington, DC, September 14, 2007--Retail sales rose 0.3%, following a revised 0.5% gain in July that was larger than previously estimated, according to the Commerce Department.
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CCA Makes Senior Managment Changes, Add Divisions
Manchester, NH, September 13, 2007—Repositioning to take market share and maximize executive leadership talent, CCA Global Partners plans to add divisions.
Pfleiderer’s Overdiek Finalist for FT Award
Neumarkt, Germany, September 14, 2007--The spokesman of the executive board of Pfleiderer AG, Hans H. Overdiek, is a finalist for the prestigious “Strategist of the Year” award.
Online Advertising to Surpass Radio by Year End
New York, NY September 14, 2007--For the first time, online advertising will surpass radio advertising spending in the U.S., according to eMarketer's report "Radio Trends: On Air and Online.
ASCER Sponsors Course at Harvard
Miami, FL, September 14, 2007--Spanish Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) is sponsoring a course on architecture projects at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (USA).
Wilcom Updates Carpet and Rug Design Software
Norcross, GA, September 12, 2007--Mira – Carpet & Rug Design Software Version 6 will be officially launched in Dalton, GA on September 17.
CFI – WFCA Offer Floor Installation Training
Kansas City, MO, September 13, 2007-- CFI-WFCA will have continuing education classes this fall for installers of all kinds of flooring products.
Energy Prices, Awareness Motivating Green Trend
Washington, D.C., September 13, 2007--A growing share of homeowners are concerned with utility costs, which has led to an increase in demand for energy efficient solutions.
Management Team Completes Expanko Buyout
Coatesville, PA – August 22, 2007 -- The senior management team of Expanko Cork Co. has completed its buyout of 100% of the company from the McKee family.
Centex, Pulte Top J.D. Power Satisfaction Rankings
New York, NY, September 13, 2007--Home owners in the 34 largest markets were most satisfied with new homes constructed by homebuilders Centex and Pulte, according to a new J.D. Power study.