Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, January 4, 2006--Chain store sales fell in the final week of 2005 as heavy discounts at the end of the holiday period offset sometimes-heavy traffic during the week, according to a report on Wednesday.
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AIA Announces Continuing Education Award for Excel
Washington, DC, January 4, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced today the recipients of the “Award for Excellence in Professional Continuing Education.”
Domo Abandons Plans to Sell Chemicals and Polymer
Gent, Belgium, January 4, 2006--Domo Group has abandoned plans to sell its chemicals and polymers division, according to the Chemical Market Reported.
Vanguard Cleaning Opens Baltimore Office
Baltimore, MD, January 4, 2006--Commercial cleaning franchisor, Vanguard Cleaning Systems, announced the opening of the Baltimore, Maryland area office.
Nardelli Prepares “Second Act”
Atlanta, GA, January 3, 2006--"Improve everything you touch, and every touch point is a turning point," Home Depot chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli told a crowd in the fall at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.
Construction Spending Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, January 3, 2006--Construction spending increased 0.2% in November, the smallest gain since June, the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.
Carpet Oasis Website Revamped
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 3, 2006--The Carpet Oasis, which is considered to be a unique international exhibition boasting over a 150,000 exhibited masterpieces of handmade carpets and antique souvenirs from all over the world, will be back this
Illegal Logging Ongoing
Jakarta, Indonesia, January 3, 2006--When the world's biggest timber smuggling operation from Papua to China was exposed last year, it marked a turning point in the fight against illegal logging, and affected the price of merbau timber, a hardwood use
Manufacturing Growth Eases in December
Tempe, AZ, January 3, 2006--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in December for the 31st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 50th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing IS
Business Activity in Midwest Remains Strong
Chicago, IL, December 30, 2005-- Business activity in the Midwest expanded in December at a faster rate than expected, while hiring picked up a bit to reflect rising levels of new orders, a report showed on Thursday.