Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, May 23, 2006--Chain store sales eased in the latest week as shoppers lacked a strong catalyst for spending, according to a report on Tuesday.
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Commercial Real Estate Index Rises in 1Q
Washington, DC, May 23, 2006--A leading indicator for the commercial real estate market shows commercial sectors will continue to improve during the balance of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Online Sales To Pass $200B this Year
Cambridge, MA, May 23, 2006--After speeding past the $100-billion mark just three years ago, online sales will top $200 billion this year.
Trainingspace Wins Webby
Sausalito, CA, May 24, 2006--The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites, recently recognized Trainingspace.com as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes web sites that exhibit remarkable achievement.
Rietveldt to Leave Tarkett
Piscataway, NJ, May 23, 2006--According to an announcement from American Standard Companies, John Rietveldt has been named vice president and general manager of the company’s Bath and Kitchen business in Europe, which is based in Brussels, Belgium. He wil
Topps Tiles 1H Earnings Off
London, England, May 23, 2006--Topps Tiles said on Tuesday that first-half like-for-like revenue fell 4 percent as pretax profit dropped 6.7 percent.
Toll Brothers 2Q Profit Up
Horsham, PA, May 23, 2006--Toll Brothers Inc., said its fiscal second-quarter profit edged up 3 percent, but the company warned that excess inventory and weak consumer confidence will crimp earnings for the year.
LEED 2.2 Applications Can Be Submitted Online
Washington, DC, May 23, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council has announced that project teams using LEED version 2.2 for new construction can now submit their applications for certification via LEED Online.
NRF Support Net Neutrality Legislation
Washington, DC, May 22, 2006 --The National Retail Federation today welcomed introduction of a House bill that would require “net neutrality” among companies providing Internet service.
North Carolina Retailer Sees Dramatic Expansion
Waynesville, NC, May 22, 2006--What a difference ten years and a little good fortune can make. When Joe Schneider moved to Waynesville in 1996 to start a new life, he never imagined becoming an owner of a fast-growing chain of flooring superstores.