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.
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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.
Implications on Adaptive Reuse for Multifamily Hou
Washington, DC, October 26, 2006--InformeDesign recently released a new issue of Implications, a monthly newsletter on design and human behavior, that examines the unique aspects and technical challenges of adapting vintage buildings for re-use as multifa
Turkey Determined to Top World Carpet Market
Istanbul, Turkey, October 25, 2006--Turkey remains among the world’s biggest manufacturers of handloom and machine-made carpets.
Bisher Named Kronotex PR Manager
Barnwell, SC, October 25, 2006--Laminate flooring manufacturer Kronotex USA announces that Meagan Bisher has joined its marketing team as Public Relations Manager.
Survey: 24% of Canadian Employers Seeing Wage Infl
Toronto, Ontario, October 24, 2006--24% of Canadian employers are having difficulty filling permanent professional positions due to a lack of available talent.
Chain Store Sales Off on Lower Gasoline
New York, October 24, 2006--Chain store retail sales fell in the latest week after rising for the last two weeks as gasoline prices declining to their lowest level since December, a retail report said on Tuesday.
World Market Center Donates Furnishings to Chariti
Las Vegas, NV, October 24, 2006--World Market Center, the rapidly-growing home furnishings trade complex located in downtown Las Vegas, is planning to make the holiday season brighter for several Las Vegas-based charities by planning a “Furniture Donation
Formica Flooring Names Johnson to Sales Team
Barnwell, SC, October 23, 2006--Formica Flooring announces that Ray Johnson has joined its sales team as Western Regional Sales Manager.