Chain Stores Sales Slip 0.2% Last Week
New York, NY, May 24--Chain store retail sales fell in the latest week, but compared with the same year-earlier week were up strongly, a report said on Tuesday.
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Asbestos Trust Could Face Constitutional Challenge
Washington, DC, May 24--Should Senator Arlen Specter earn passage of his bill to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation trust fund, it would mark the beginning -- rather than the end -- of the legislation's real test, legal observers noted.
New Locations Drive UK’s Topps Tiles Sales
Cheshire, England, May 24--New store openings have continued to drive sales at Topps Tiles, despite a fall in the like-for-like growth rate over recent weeks.
Online Retail Sales, Profitability Continue Climb
Washington, DC, May 25--Ten years after its inception, online retailing is growing up fast.
Iran’s Handwoven Carpets Seeking Copyright Enforce
Tehran, Iran, May 23--The head of Iran’s National Carpet Center said a request was presented to the Minister of Commerce to stop worldwide design and color imitation of Iran’s rugs and carpets.
Italy Tile Producer Launches JV in India
New Delhi, India, May 23--Italian tile producer Atlas Concorde has set up a joint venture in India with construction and accessories firm Hybrobath.
Wilsonart Leases Space in Orlando
Orlando, FL, May 23--Wilsonart International Inc. has signed a seven-year lease to occupy 29,500 square feet in CrownPointe Commerce Park, an industrial park in South Orlando.
UK’s Carpetright Names New Financial Director
London, England, May 23--Carpet maker Carpetright will appoint Ian Kenyon, Director of Financial Reporting for J Sainsbury, as its new group finance director, according to Sharecast.
Alloc Launches Summer Sales Incentive Program
Racine, WI, May 23--Alloc, Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of a sales incentive program.
Artificial Turf Takes Root
Hackensack, NJ, May 23--Workmen are applying the finishing touches to a newly installed artificial-turf athletic field behind the Lodi Municipal Building, according to NorthJersey.com.