NRF Projects 5% Growth in Holiday Sales
Washington, DC, September 21, 2005--On the heels of the strongest holiday season in five years, retailers can expect moderate holiday sales growth this year.
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Washington, DC, September 21, 2005--On the heels of the strongest holiday season in five years, retailers can expect moderate holiday sales growth this year.
Linwood, PA, September 21, 2005--Foamex said it has received approval from the Bankruptcy Court for the company's "first day" motions that will enable its operations to proceed smoothly and without interruption throughout its reorganization case.
Hazleton, PA, September 21, 2005--Effective November 1, 2005, Forbo Flooring North America will have a 3-5% price increase on all products and sundry items. The increase was brought on by an increase in production costs, transportation costs and fuel cost
Dallas, TX, September 21, 2005--Surfaces 2006, which takes place January 31 – February 3, is already on pace to be the biggest event to date.
New York, NY, September 21, 2005--The number of new online job ads rose to 2,130,000 in the month of August, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™.
Dalton GA, September 21, 2005--Perpetual Machine Company (PMC) announced the completion of the asset acquisition of Lessco, a Dalton-based manufacturer of carpet, rug and textile manufacturing equipment.
Buffalo Grove, IL, September 21, 2005 – Georges Selvais, co-founder and General Manager of WarmlyYours, was honored at a recent dinner held in Chicago in recognition of his 10 years of contributions to the advancement of floor warming technologies.
Cincinnati, OH, September 21, 2005--Federated Department Stores said it is planning to cut up to 6,200 jobs beginning next year and change all 62 Marshall Field's stores to the Macy's name.
Washington, DC, September 21--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, saying Hurricane Katrina could fuel inflationary pressures but does not pose a persistent threat to the economy.
Dalton, GA, September 21, 2005--It goes without saying that a carpet with a provocative name like Strut Your Stuff should offer a visually striking profile, and that’s surely true of Patcraft Commercial Carpet’s latest offering.