Chain Store Sales Increase Over Last Year
New York, NY, May 10, 2011 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended May 7 rose 2.7% from the same time last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
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Oil Price Slide Continues Early Tuesday
New York, NY, May 10, 2011 -- Oil prices fell below $102 a barrel Tuesday.
Bona Presenting CEU at Architects Convention
Aurora, CO, May 10, 2011 -- Hardwood maintenance products firm Bona US said it will present a continuing education unit at the National American Institute of Architects Convention May 12-14.
Sustainability Likely To Be Trend at Domotex ME
Dubai, UAE, May 10, 2011 -- Sustainable products are set to be a key trend at Domotex Middle East Sept. 12-14.
New Stone Sealant Has Lifetime Guarantee
Rutland, VT, May 10, 2011 -- Questech Corp. says it has developed the first sealer for natural stone that's guaranteed for life and requires only one application.
Wholesale Inventories Increase in March
Washington, DC, May 10, 2011 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 1.1% in March, compared with a gain of 1% in February, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Japanese Home Builders See Boom Ahead
Tokyo, Japan, May 10, 2011 -- Japanese home builders are anticipating the nation’s biggest housing boom in at least 15 years as it deals with the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake.
Gerflor Expanding Into U.S. Residential Market
Arlington Heights, IL, May 9, 2011 -- Gerflor is expanding in the U.S. into the residential market.
Percentage of Underwater Homeowners Rises
Seattle, WA, May 9, 2011 -- More than a quarter of U.S. homeowners owed more than their properties were worth in the first quarter, Zillow Inc. said today.
NWFA Awards 2011 Degrees
St. Louis, MO, May 9, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has announced its 2011 degree recipients.