Blanchon of France Launches Polyurethane Lacquer f
Lyons, France, November 2, 2005--Blanchon of France has launched S.D. AQUA, a 100% water-based polyurethane lacquer for wood flooring.
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NRF: Tax Reform Proposal Would Drive Up Consumer P
Washington, DC, November 2, 2005--Consumer prices for products ranging from clothing to gasoline could increase by nearly one-third under a proposal to tax imports included in a report submitted to Treasury Secretary John Snow today by the President’s Adv
Honeywell Sale of Nylon Carpet Fibers to Shaw Comp
Morris Township, NJ, November 1, 2005--Honeywell announced today that it completed the sale of its U.S. nylon carpet fibers business to Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Great Floors to Add a Washington Location
Olympia, WA, November 1, 2005--Great Floors plans to build a 50,300-square-foot store off Martin Way, according to a special-use permit filed with Thurston County Development Services, according to the Olympian.
Construction Spending Sets Record
Washington, D.C., November 1, 2005--Construction spending set another record in September as the building industry continued to enjoy boom times, according to the Associated Press.
Pergo’s CFO Resigns
Trelleborg, Sweden, November 1, 2005--Staffan Söderqvist has resigned as CFO and Deputy CEO of Pergo AB.
JupiterResearch Forecasts 2005 Online Holiday Sale
New York, NY, November 1, 2005--JupiterResearch forecasts that 2005 online holiday sales will reach $26 billion in the United States, an 18% increase over 2004.
California Retailer Going Strong After 46 Years
Lompoc, CA, November 1, 2005-- What started as a business in a room at the Bodger Seeds farm grew into a top-of-the-line floor, window and wall coverings operation that now is several thousand square feet.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, November 1, 2005--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week as stronger sales of seasonal goods gave retailers a boost, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Forrester Research: 2005 Online Holiday Sales to H
Cambridge, MA, November 1, 2005--Despite concerns about consumer confidence, US online retail sales this holiday season will hit $18 billion, a 25 percent increase over last year, according to Forrester Research, Inc.