Retail Real Estate Continues Slide
New York, NY, July 7, 2010--Retailers closed more stores in shopping centers during the second quarter, according to research firm Reis Inc.
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Flooring Maker Aims To Use Domestic Bamboo
Portland, OR, July 7, 2010--Bamboo Revolution is expanding here, and eventually the company wants to use domestically grown bamboo it its products.
Junckers Signs Canadian Distributor Silverwood
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 7, 2010--Toronto based Silverwood Flooring Inc. has signed an exclusive Canadian distribution agreement with Junckers Hardwood Inc.
Consumer Reports Rates Hard Surface Products
Washington, DC, July 6, 2010--Consumer Reports in its August issue has rated laminate, hardwood, vinyl and linoleum products based their performance.
Economic Health Improved in May
New York, NY, July 6, 2010--Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis of conditions around the country.
Last Week's Economic News Disappointing
Washington, DC, July 6, 2010--Last week's economic news again was more bad than good, according to Dave Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.
Oriental Weavers Adds Production Lines
Cairo, Egypt, July 6, 2010--Oriental Weavers has acquired some production lines in three Belgian plants and is negotiating to acquire more lines after evaluating production capacity, said Haitham Abdel Menem, the company's investor relations manager.
Service Sector Growing at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, July 6, 2010--The U.S. service sector of the U.S. economy continued to grow in June but at a slower pace, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
NeoCon Says Attendance Up 10% This Year
Chicago, IL, July 2, 2010—Attendance at the 42nd annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in June was more than 41,000 industry personnel, a 10% increase from 2009.
Private Employment Increases, Jobless Rate Dips
Washington, DC, July 2, 2010--Private sector payrolls expanded by a modest 83,000 in June, lower than the 115,000 gain expected by economists.