Report: Online Retail Spending to Reach $144 Bill
New York, NY, February 6, 2006--JupiterResearch, forecasts that online retail spending will increase from $81 billion in 2005 to $95 billion in 2006, and will grow to $144 billion in 2010.
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Simply Floored Launches New Financing Promotion fo
Atlanta, GA, February 6, 2006--Simply Floored, an innovative Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, today announced a new financing promotion to help homeowners in their new flooring selection and purchasing process.
Nebraska Retailer Closes After 72 Years
Scottsbluff, NE, February 6, 2006--Taylor’s Warehouse Carpet Corporation closes its doors, after 72 years in the community, according to the StarHerald.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Down in January
Ann Arbor, MI, February 3, 2006-- The University of Michigan's final January index of consumer sentiment edged down to 91.2 from December's reading of 91.5.
Office Furniture Shipments Up 14%
Chicago, IL, February 3, 2006--Office furniture shipments saw double-digit growth for the fifth straight month in December, according to a Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association study released late Wednesday.
Jobless Claims Sink to 5-1/2 Year Low
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006-- First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 273,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Productivity Off in 4Q
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.
Tile of Spain Announces the Winner “Win a Trip to
Miami, FL, February 3, 2006 – Tile of Spain and Dwell Magazine announce that Nancy Sevier of Concord, CA has been chosen as the winner of the 2006 Tile of Spain “Win a Trip to Spain” Sweepstakes.
Delays in Building Permit Approvals Cause Millions
Washington, DC, February 3, 2006 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today released a report showing that communities with a more efficient building permitting process can gain millions of dollars in tax revenues
Federated's Ups Forecast
Cincinnati, CA, February 3, 2006--Federated Department Stores reported a 1% increase in January same-store sales and increased its forecast for the fourth quarter.