Chain Store Sales Up Sharply From Last Year
New York, NY, Nov. 10, 2009--The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs reported that weekly chain store sales through the week of Nov. 7 rose 2.9 percent over last year.
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Group of 20 To Maintain Stimulus Measures
London, England, Nov. 9, 2009--The Group of 20 leading rich and developing countries agreed to maintain their stimulus measures in the wake of weak U.S. employment figures.
Shaw Earnings Edge Up Despite Revenue Fall
Omaha, NE, Nov. 6, 2009--Shaw Industries had revenues of $1.05 billion in the third quarter, down from $1.35 billion in 2008, according to the most recent earnings report filed by parent company Berkshire Hathaway.
Las Vegas Commercial Construction To Hit Skids
Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 9, 2009--Commercial construction in the Las Vegas area is likely to come to a virtual standstill next year, according to a Las Vegas research firm.
Fewer Homeowners Owe More Than Home's Value
Seattle, WA, Nov. 9, 2009--The number of underwater homeowners fell in the third quarter as values stabilized and some homes were lost to foreclosure, Zillow.com said.
Välinge Says 5G+ Can Be Made on 5G Equipment
Viken, Sweden, November 9, 2009--Välinge said its new 5G+ Wedge system can be produced by the same equipment used for the original 5G system.
Milliken Donates Carbon Offsets to Greenbuild
Madison, WI, Nov. 6, 2009--Leonardo Academy said that the emissions resulting from the U.S. Green Building Council annual Greenbuild International Conference & Exposition have been offset.
Unemployment Rises More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 6, 2009--The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 10.2% in October, topping the 10% mark for the first time in 26 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Mohawk Names Wellborn President, COO
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 6, 2009--Mohawk Industries said that W. Christopher Wellborn has been named president and chief operating officer.
Tile Contractors Association Gives Awards
San Antonio, TX, Nov. 6, 2009--The National Tile Contractors Association presented several awards at its Total Solutions Conference in September.