Wholesale Prices Rise in June on Higher Energy
Washington, DC, July 14, 2009--Higher energy prices rippled through the U.S. economy in June, helping to drive a rise in wholesale prices.
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Small Business Problems Persist as Profits Stall
Washington, DC, July 14, 2009--The current recession has been harder on small business profits than any other time in the past 35 years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Chain Store Sales Fall
Washington, DC, July 14, 2009--U.S. weekly chain store sales fell 0.7 percent for the period that ended July 11, according to the latest data from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
AIA Lowers Non-Residential Construction Forecast
Washington, DC, July 13, 2009--Non-residential construction spending in the U.S. will fall more deeply this year and next than was considered likely six months ago, according to a semiannual forecast by the American Institute of Architects.
Pfleiderer Makes Media Staff Changes in Europe
Neumarkt, Germany, July 13, 2009 – Pfleiderer AG says it has made changes to its communication structure at its Business Center Western Europe.
Consumer Reports Tests Oak Vs. Bamboo
Washington, DC, July 13, 2009--Bamboo floors are becoming more popular not only because they are often cheaper than oak, but because bamboo is considered eco-friendly by some since it grows faster than trees.
Florida Flooring Retailer Gets Statewide Award
Pensacola, FL, July 14, 2009--Pensacola-based Floor City USA was named a top retailer in the state by the Florida Retail Federation.
Armstrong Hardwood Plant Gets FSC Certification
Lancaster, PA, July 13--Armstrong said that its Center, Texas engineered hardwood manufacturing plant received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.
Shaw Joins EPA's WasteWise Program
Atlanta, GA, July 13, 2009--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency welcomed Shaw Industries, Inc. as its newest WasteWise partner.
Buffett's Freight Train Traffic Indicator Sinks
Omaha, NE, July 13, 2009--Warren Buffett's most watched economic indicator, freight-train traffic, isn't acting the way he had hoped.