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Retail Sales Up 0.2% in October

Retail Sales Up 0.2% in October

Washington, DC, November 14, 2007--Retail sales increased 0.2% in October, following a revised 0.7% gain in September, according to the Commerce Department.

Online Retail Sales Up 19% in October

Online Retail Sales Up 19% in October

Reston, VA, November 13, 2007 – comScore, Inc. today released U.S. e-commerce spending figures for October 2007, showing that retail e-commerce increased 19 percent versus year ago to nearly $10 billion.

USGBC Launches Green Homes Rating System

USGBC Launches Green Homes Rating System

Washington, DC, November 14, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has launched a nationwide, voluntary, green rating system for houses, called LEED for Homes.

Macy's Swings to Profit But Sales Flat

Macy's Swings to Profit But Sales Flat

Cincinnati, OH, November 14, 2007- Macy's in the third quarter reported earnings of $33 million, or $0.08 per share, versus a loss of $3 million, or $0.01 per share in the year-ago period.

Armstrong Names Operations VP of Cabinet Unit

Armstrong Names Operations VP of Cabinet Unit

Lancaster, PA, November 13, 2007--David R. Mullis has been named Vice President Operations for Armstrong Cabinet Products based in Dallas, where he is responsible for manufacturing and engineering.

WFCA Launches Website for Flooring Pros

WFCA Launches Website for Flooring Pros

Anaheim, CA, November 13, 2007--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has launched wfca-pro.org, a sister-site to its consumer website, www.wfca.org, geared to the flooring professional.

Chain Store Off 0.5% Last Week

Chain Store Off 0.5% Last Week

New York, NY, November 13, 2007—Chain store sales were off 0.5% for the week ended November 10, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.