Inventories Increase in January
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Business inventories grew again in January after a one-month drawdown in December, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
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NRF Distributors Announce Layoffs
Augusta, MA, March 13, 2007--NRF Distributors, a major distributor of flooring in New England, laid off 42 people Monday, citing sales declines from a softening real estate market.
Weekly Chain Store Sales Up 2.1% from Year Ago
New York, NY, March 13, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended March 10 rose 2.1% from the year-ago period, the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. and UBS Securities said in a survey released on Tuesday.
Retail Sales Up 0.1% in February
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Retail rose 0.1% in February after remaining flat in January, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Survey: CEOs See Improved Economic Growth
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Small and mid-sized companies are optimistic about the U.S. economy's prospects in 2007 on the back of brisk first-quarter sales and increased revenue, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Carpet One Names Annual Award Winners
Dallas, TX , March 12, 2007--Carpet One announced the recipients of their annual awards at the 3rd Annual Awards Gala during their Winter Convention in Dallas.
Laticrete’s Rothberg to Receive NTCA Tarver Award
Jackson, MS, March 12, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will honor Henry M. Rothberg, B.S.Ch.E., A.I.Ch.E., A.C.S., chairman of the board of Laticrete International, Inc. with the prestigious Joe A. Tarver Cornerstone Award.
NAHB 50+ Housing Symposium Slated for May
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--This year's NAHB Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2007 will focus on the ways boomers and seniors are changing the housing market.
Manpower: Employers' Hiring Intentions Inch Lower
Milwaukee, WI, March 13, 2007--Companies' hiring plans for the second quarter will continue their slow decline, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
Bankruptcy Court Grants Solutia More Time
St. Louis, Mo, March 13, 2007--Solutia Inc. on Monday was granted more time to pursue three possible paths out of its three-year-old bankruptcy reorganization.