Chain Store Sales Flat Last Week
New York, NY, April 4, 2006--Chain store sales were flat in the previous week with some impact from the lateness of the Easter holiday.
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Construction Spending Up
Washington, DC, April 3, 2006--Construction spending rose 0.8 percent in February, double expectations, as private residential spending surged 1.3 percent to a record high, offsetting a drop in public construction, a government report showed on Monday.
Liveris Named Dow Chemical Chairman
Midland, MI, April 3, 2006--Dow Chemical Co. on Monday said President and Chief Executive Andrew Liveris has added chairman of the board to his list of positions with the chemical giant.
NAHB: Home Builders Ready to Build Green
Washington, DC. April 4, 2006--Home buyers are increasingly looking at green features when choosing new homes, and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is making sure that builders can meet that demand.
Stainmaster & Vern Yip Offer Advice on Loft Decora
Atlanta, GA, April 4, 2006--Celebrity designer and Stainmaster carpet spokesperson Vern Yip offers advice on how to use custom bound or serged carpet in difficult layouts, and turn loft spaces into homes.
AAT Adhesives Earn CRI Green Label Plus Certificat
Dalton, GA, April 4, 2006--Two of Advanced Adhesive Technologies’ most popular adhesives have been certified to carry the Carpet and Rug Institute’s exclusive Green Label Plus designation.
ASCR Announces Program with Zurich and Driscoll &
Columbia, MD, April 4, 2006--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) unveiled a new insurance program for members at its recent convention in Savannah, Georgia.
Factory Activity Up in March
Tempe AZ, April 4, 2006--Factory activity ran at a three-month low in March, as new orders fell and a gauge of inflation showed a pick-up, according to a survey on Monday.
Sears Increases Offer for Sears Canada
Hoffman Estates, IL, April 4, 2006--Sears Holdings Corp., the nation's third-largest retailer, said Monday it is increasing its offer for Sears Canada and giving shareholders more time to accept it.
AHEC to participate at Dubai Woodshow 2006
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 3, 2006--Dubai Woodshow 2006, the dedicated wood and wood machinery exhibition in the Middle East, will feature an extensive American line-up.