Consumer Sentiment Up in June
Ann Arbor, June 16, 2006--Consumer sentiment improved in early June, according to proprietary research from the University of Michigan released Friday.
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Moms the Hot Web Demographic
New York, NY, June 16, 2006--Marketers, meet Mom. Web-savvy and 32-million strong, mothers spend almost as much time online as women as a group, according to eMarketer's new report, Moms Online: Parenting With Web 2.0.
BonaKemi USA Names Distributor of the Year
Aurora, CO, June 14, 2006--BonaKemi USA, a leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, has named Michigan-based Floor Style Products its 2005 Distributor of the Year.
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Roy Foster Named QuickStep Sales VP
Thomasville, NC, June 14, 2006--QuickStep has announced the following recent changes to its organizational structure:
AIA Emphasizes Sustainable Design
Washington, D.C., June 13, 2006--The American Institute of Architects 2006 National Convention and Design Exposition concluded with a keynote presentation by internationally renowned architect, William McDonough.
Retail Sales Inch Up in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--Retail sales were sluggish in May, dragged down by weak auto sales and with most of the gain coming from higher gasoline prices, the government said Tuesday.
Federal Deficit Shows Improvement
Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--The federal deficit through May is running well below last year's pace, helped by strong growth in revenues, the Treasury Department reported Monday.
EU Approves Sonae, Tarkett Joint Venture
Lisbon, Portugal, June 13, 2006--Wood panels maker Sonae Industria said the European Commission has approved its joint venture in Germany with Tarkett AG.
Invista Launches Antron Brilliance Fiber
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2006--Invista, the manufacturer of Antron carpet fiber, announced the launch of Antron Brilliance carpet fiber.