Chicago Fed Manufacturing Index Off
Chicago, IL, December 28, 2005--The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank said on Tuesday its Midwest manufacturing index fell in November, hurt by weakness in the auto sector.
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Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, December 28, 2005--Chain store sales rose in a late-holiday surge last week that was partly fueled by this year's late Hanukkah, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
Linens 'n Things Announces Proxy Filing
Clifton, NJ, December 28, 2005--Linens 'n Things, Inc. has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement in connection with the special shareholders meeting being called to vote on the approval of the proposed acquisit
Tarkett’s FiberFloor Featured on Extreme Makeover
Whitehall, PA, December 28, 2005--FiberFloor from Tarkett Residential was recently showcased on ABC's Emmy-winning hit show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Preceding Holi
Washington, DC, December 28, 2005--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 23.
Shaw Wins 2005 GSA Evergreen Award
Dalton, GA, December 27, 2005--Shaw Industries’ Commercial Division received the 2005 GSA Evergreen Award in the Furnishings category. The award was presented at the Quality Partnership Council meeting on December 8, 2005.
Retailers Wrap up Decent Holiday Season
New York, NY, December 27, 2005--Retailers rolled out the post-Christmas clearance sales and bet on throngs of shoppers bearing gift cards to provide a sales rush as they wrapped up a decent but unspectacular holiday season.
Foamex Files Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure
Linwood, PA, December 27, 2005--Foamex International Inc., announced that the company and certain of its subsidiaries today filed their proposed Joint Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") and accompanying Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Tehran Carpet Exports Account for 90% of Country’s
Tehran, Iran, December 23, 2005-- According to Tehran Times, an official from Tehran's Trade Organization said that this northern province accounts for 90% of the total volume of Iran's carpet exports.
Durable Goods Orders Up 4.4%
Washington, DC, December 23, 2005--Durable goods orders rose 4.4 percent in November, according to the Commerce Department, for the the largest rise in overall durable goods orders since May.