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Tempe, AZ, June 2--Economc activity in the manufacturing sector grew in May for the 24th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 43rd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Bus
New York, June 2—-Some of the nation’s top retailers reported results for May. Wal-Mart confirmed that May sales rose 2.5 percent at its U.S. stores open at least a year, with demand for groceries making up for sluggish sales of summer merchandise.
Red Bank, NJ, June 1--Luxury home builder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings in the second fiscal quarter that rose about 50 percent, driven by higher home prices and greater market penetration.
Cleveland, OH, June 1--Sherwin-Williams's president and chief operating officer, Joseph M. Scaminace, resigned Tuesday after 22 years with the nation's largest paint maker to take the top post at OM Group Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer.
Sydney, Australia, June 1--Boral today announced that it has invested around $21 million to acquire the Davis & Herbert (D&H) timber operation and the hardwood business of Fennings Timber.
Mooresville, NC, June 1--Lowe's announced today that senior executive vice president of merchandising/marketing, Dale C. Pond, plans to retire effective June 30.
Chattanooga, TN, June 1--Interface Flooring Systems is leading the flooring industry into a new evolution of sustainable product design, with a customized installation of Tricycle's Apso product development systems at the company's LaGrange facili
Spring Green, WI, June 1--In today’s world, where specialization is accepted as the key to market success, it is unusual to come across a businessman who succeeds by doing the opposite, according to Timberline.
New York, June 1--Chain store retail sales fell in the last week, taking the index to its lowest reading in nine weeks as cooler weather curbed consumers purchases of seasonal goods, a retail report said on Wednesday.
Las Vegas, NV, June 1--With two of the three venues for July’s Las Vegas Market fully leased, and the Las Vegas Convention Center nearly 90 percent full, World Market Center’s leasing team continues to grow to keep up with the demand.