Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, January 24, 2006--Chain store sales edged higher in the latest week, possibly because of gift card redemptions, according to a report on Tuesday.
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NAM Rejects Chinese Denial of Currency Manipulatio
Washington, DC, January 23, 2006--Reacting today to a Chinese bank official’s claim that the value of his nation’s currency, the yuan, is set by market forces, National Association of Manufacturers president (NAM) John Engler characterized the statement a
Gabbie Quits Floors 2 Go
Birmingham, England, January 23, 2006--Struggling DIY retailer Floors 2 Go has replaced its chairman with the former head of Punch Taverns.
Persian Rugs Sell Well at Domotex
London, England, January 23, 2006-- Persian rugs have reportedly sold quite well in Domotex Hannover 2006, ILNA said.
Montana Retailer Gets Major Makeover
Billings, MT, January 23, 2006--Montana Flooring Liquidators owner Jeff Barth will still be recognized in his wacky television commercials, but his store will soon undergo a major makeover.
Tarkett Residential Announces New Appointments
Whitehall, PA, January 23, 2006--To support its worldwide and North American growth initiatives, Tarkett recently announced a shift in responsibilities in its sales and marketing organization.
Consumer Spending Online Off to a Strong Start in
Reston, VA, January 23, 2006--ComScore Networks released year-to-date consumer spending figures, which showed that online non-travel spending is up 33 percent for the first three weeks in January 2006.
Report: Most Metro Markets Show Seasonal Slowdown
New York, NY, January 23, 2006-- Reflecting a year-end seasonal slowdown in recruitment activity, overall online job demand declined in 21 of the top 28 U.S. metropolitan areas.
Simply Floored Launches Online Virtual Decorator
Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2006-–Simply Floored, an Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, has launched its new online Virtual Decorator to help consumers with the floor purchasing process.
Tarkett’s J-V Pennsylvania Plant Loses Rail System
Clarion, PA, January 23, 2006--A top official with the Clarion fiberboard plant said this week the company remains committed to the area despite the loss of the local railroad system.