Construction Spending Sets Record
Washington, D.C., November 1, 2005--Construction spending set another record in September as the building industry continued to enjoy boom times, according to the Associated Press.
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Pergo’s CFO Resigns
Trelleborg, Sweden, November 1, 2005--Staffan Söderqvist has resigned as CFO and Deputy CEO of Pergo AB.
JupiterResearch Forecasts 2005 Online Holiday Sale
New York, NY, November 1, 2005--JupiterResearch forecasts that 2005 online holiday sales will reach $26 billion in the United States, an 18% increase over 2004.
California Retailer Going Strong After 46 Years
Lompoc, CA, November 1, 2005-- What started as a business in a room at the Bodger Seeds farm grew into a top-of-the-line floor, window and wall coverings operation that now is several thousand square feet.
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.
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.
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.