Retail Forward Survey Reports Same Store Sales Dec
Columbus, OH, November 3, 2006--Retail Forward reported same store sales growth that slipped to 3.3% in October in a survey of 60 retailers.
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USGBC CEO Receives Carrier Achievement Award
Syracuse, NY, November 2, 2006--Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been chosen as the third recipient of the Willis H. Carrier Achievement Award.
Weekly Jobless Claims Up
Washington, DC, November 2, 2006--The number of workers filing for state unemployment benefits rose by 18,000 to a 16-week high of 327,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Brazilian Ceramic Producer Expands into Middle Eas
Centro, Brazil, November 1, 2006--Porto Ferreira, a maker of floor tiles, ceramics and facing, is going to start exporting to Kuwait, Oman, Yemen and Iran.
Study: Energy-Efficient School Design Lowers Cost
Washington, DC, November 1, 2006--A new national report, Greening America’s Schools, reveals that building energy-efficient schools results in lower operating costs, improved test scores and enhanced student health.
New York City Economy Improves in October
New York, NY, October 31, 2006--New York City companies reported better business conditions in October, although the outlook weakened for a third month in a row, according to an industry report on Tuesday.
Chicago Business Growth Slows
Washington, DC, October 31, 2006--Business activity grew at a slower pace in October, but expanded in the Chicago region for the 42nd straight month in October, according to the Chicago purchasing managers index released Tuesday.
Weekly Chain Store Sales Off
New York, NY, October 31, 2006--Chain store sales slipped 0.2% slipped 0.2% for the week ended Oct. 28, on a week-over-week basis.
Survey: Internet to Influence One in Four Holiday
Washington, DC, October 30, 2006--From browsing to buying, the Internet will play a larger role than ever in holiday shopping this year, according to a new survey conducted for the National Retail Federation by BIGresearch.
Wellman 3Q Loss Widens
Fort Mill, SC, October 27, 2006--Wellman Inc reported a wider third-quarter loss on Thursday, citing disappointing results after raising prices and a charge related to closing an operation.