Retail Sales Growth Stalls in June
New York, NY, July 6, 2006--Retail sales growth stalled in June, leaving merchants wondering whether shoppers who were resilient for much of the year are now curbing their spending because of higher gas prices.
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European Online Shoppers to Cross the €100 Billion
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 4, 2006—According to Forrester Research European eCommerce Forecast: 2006 To 2011, 100 million European online shoppers will spend an average of €1000 each, and drive online retail past the €100 billion mark.
Oscoda Plastics Signs New Distributors
Oscoda, MI, June 29,2006--Oscoda Plastics, Inc., has announced the addition of two regional flooring distributors to its distribution network for Protect-All Specialty Flooring products.
Debt-Ridden Feltex Gives Workers a Raise
Wellington, New Zealand, June 28, 2006--Carpet producer Feltex's shares have plummeted to 25c, but its workers couldn't be happier, Manawatu union organiser Dion Martin says.
Shoppers Spend More in Extreme Weather
Dallas, TX, June 26, 2006--Shoppers are more likely to spend more time and money during their shopping excursions during days with extreme weather conditions, according to a recent survey of more than 1,000 mystery shoppers.
Canadian Patent Office Grants Clearances Patent to
Thomasville, North Carolina, June 16, 2006--On June 6, 2006, the Canadian Patent Office granted the so-called clearances patent to Unilin.
Brazilian Furniture Pavilion Debuts at Las Vegas M
São Paulo, Brazil, June 15, 2006--For the first time Brazilian companies will display top furniture styles and brands at Las Vegas Market from July 25 – 28, 2006 in a 6,900 square foot space at Las Vegas Convention Center.
First CRM Program for Flooring Retailers Launched
Pasadena, CA, June 13, 2006--The first web-based Customer Relationship Management program designed specifically for flooring businesses was launched this month by Floor Covering Soft.
Quarterly Total State Home Sales at 2nd Highest Pa
Washington, DC, November 17--Total state existing home sales activity in the third quarter was at the second highest pace on record, with 36 states posting increases from a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Forbo Receives Tentative Takeover Offer
Zurich, Switzerland, November 11--Struggling floor coverings and adhesives maker Forbo Holding AG said it had received a tentative takeover proposal from U.K.-based private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.