Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, March 21, 2006--Chain store sales dipped for the first time in just over a month; shopping activity followed the weather, according to a report on Tuesday.
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Producer Prices Fall 1.4%, Core Prices Up
Washington, DC, March 21, 2006--Wholesale prices dropped .4% in February, the biggest decline in nearly three years, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
IIDA Design Competition Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, March 21, 2006--The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced the winners of its 2006 interior design competitions, the 33rd Annual Interior Design Competition and the 14th Annual Will Ching Design Competition.
IICRC Launches Apprentice/Basic Skills Training
Vancouver, WA, March 21, 2006--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced the launch of the Apprentice/Basic Skills Training Program at the semi-annual Certification Council meeting in Vancouver.
Survey: CEO Confidence Up
New York, NY, March 21, 2006-- A strong outlook for jobs lifted confidence among chief executives this month, but concerns about government deficits are weighing on CEOs' outlook for the future, according to a monthly survey reported in Chief Executiv
Canada Retail Sales Up 1.4%
Ottawa, Ontario, March 21, 2006--Canada's retail sales in January surged 1.4 percent from December to a record C$31.8 billion, most likely because of gift card redemptions, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
UK Retailer Leaps for His Life in Warehouse Fire
Cheshire, England, March 21, 2006--A terrified businessman had to leap off the office roof of his carpet warehouse, and an employee jumped through a ball of flames as a fire ripped through the building.
NRF Welcomes Bill To Stop Product Counterfeiting
Washington, DC, March 21, 2006--The National Retail Federation today welcomed the signing of legislation intended to close a major loophole in federal law against the counterfeiting of consumer goods
Pier 1 Imports Sells UK Unit
Fort Worth, TX, March 21, 2006--Shares of housewares retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc., fell Monday after the company said it has sold its U.K.-based subsidiary, Pier Retail Group Ltd., to Iceland's Palli Ltd., for about $15 million.
Mohawk Promotions Aided by National Ads
Dalton, GA, March 21, 2006--Each spring and fall, Mohawk stages national sales events for its aligned dealers such as Mohawk Floorscapes, Mohawk ColorCenter, and Mohawk Floorz.