Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, May 23, 2006--Chain store sales eased in the latest week as shoppers lacked a strong catalyst for spending, according to a report on Tuesday.
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Flooring a Culprit in Scotland’s Noise Problem
London, England, May 23, 2006--According to a new survey, Scots are Britain’s noisiest neighbours. The survey said that one in 10 is regularly driven to distraction by banging and crashing next door, and that uncarpeted flooring may be the reason.
Topps Tiles 1H Earnings Off
London, England, May 23, 2006--Topps Tiles said on Tuesday that first-half like-for-like revenue fell 4 percent as pretax profit dropped 6.7 percent.
Commercial Real Estate Index Rises in 1Q
Washington, DC, May 23, 2006--A leading indicator for the commercial real estate market shows commercial sectors will continue to improve during the balance of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Trainingspace Wins Webby
Sausalito, CA, May 24, 2006--The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites, recently recognized Trainingspace.com as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes web sites that exhibit remarkable achievement.
Online Sales To Pass $200B this Year
Cambridge, MA, May 23, 2006--After speeding past the $100-billion mark just three years ago, online sales will top $200 billion this year.
Rietveldt to Leave Tarkett
Piscataway, NJ, May 23, 2006--According to an announcement from American Standard Companies, John Rietveldt has been named vice president and general manager of the company’s Bath and Kitchen business in Europe, which is based in Brussels, Belgium. He wil
AIA Launches “Blueprint for America”
Washington, DC, May 22, 2006 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today launched a nationwide community service program titled “Blueprint for America: A Gift to the Nation” by funding the first 60 grants for collaborative visioning
Sam Green Named Kaindel One Distribution Director
Cranford, NJ, May 22, 2006--Kaindl USA Corporation has announced the appointment of flooring industry veteran Sam L. Green to the newly created post of director of sales for Kaindl One laminate distribution.
Class Action Suit Filed Against Home Depot
Pittsburgh, PA, May 21, 2006--The Law Office of Alfred G. Yates Jr., PC announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on behalf of all securities purchasers of Home Depot.