Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, November 1, 2005--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week as stronger sales of seasonal goods gave retailers a boost, a retail report said on Tuesday.
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Forrester Research: 2005 Online Holiday Sales to H
Cambridge, MA, November 1, 2005--Despite concerns about consumer confidence, US online retail sales this holiday season will hit $18 billion, a 25 percent increase over last year, according to Forrester Research, Inc.
CFI Woven & Patterned Carpet Installaton Skills Wo
Kansas City, MO, October 31, 2005--The CFI Woven and Patterned Carpet Skills Workshop is fast approaching in Kansas City, MO on November 10-11, 2005.
IDG Launches ASID Student Design Contest
Manchester, NH, November 1, 2005--International Design Guild and its affiliated member showrooms are preparing to launch their annual ASID Student Design Contest.
Patcraft introduces Foot in the Door
Dalton, GA, November 1, 2005--With an eye toward the uniquely tough demands of exterior-to-interior transitional areas, Patcraft Commercial Carpet is introducing Foot in the Door.
Chicago Purchasing Managers Index Up
Chicago, IL, October 31, 2005--The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago said today its Business Barometer, which is based on a survey of executives in the region, rose to 62.9 during the month from 60.5 in September.
Atlanta Retailer Offers In-Home Service
Atlanta, GA, October 31, 2005--Simply Floored, a flooring company that brings the store to the customer, provides full-service flooring services.
Home Sales Forecast to Hold Strong in 2006
San Francisco, CA, October 31, 2005--With home sales holding at historically high levels, only modest cooling is expected next year, according to a forecast released at the National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo here.
Monsanto to Buy Back $800 M in Shares, Could Incre
St. Louis, MO, October 31--The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Monsanto Co. is generating sufficient cash to buy back up to $800 million of its common stock and cover liabilities related to the bankruptcy of Solutia Inc.
NAR to Launch Leading Index for Commercial Real Es
San Francisco, CA, October 31, 2005--The National Association of Realtors said it is developing a new leading indicator for the commercial real estate market.