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Columbus, OH, February 6, 2006 - Spending at retail this month is expected to hold steady at January's buoyant pace. Retail Forward's Future Spending Index clocked in at 99.6 for February, nearly matching the 99.7 value for last month.
New York, NY, February 6, 2006--JupiterResearch, forecasts that online retail spending will increase from $81 billion in 2005 to $95 billion in 2006, and will grow to $144 billion in 2010.
Washington, DC, February 6, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual design competition is going local.
Washington, DC, February 6, 2006--The American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee released a report, Current Issues in Asbestos Litigation, examining recent trends in asbestos litigation.
Chicago, IL, February 3, 2006--Office furniture shipments saw double-digit growth for the fifth straight month in December, according to a Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association study released late Wednesday.
Ann Arbor, MI, February 3, 2006-- The University of Michigan's final January index of consumer sentiment edged down to 91.2 from December's reading of 91.5.
Asbestos Bill Backers Set News Conference Washington, DC, February 2, 2006The co-sponsors of legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos injury fund are due to hold a news conference on Thursday as they seek to rally support ahead of a possible U.S. Se
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006-- First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 273,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Brussels, Belgium, February 2, 2006 -- The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) reported that worldwide sales for their 21 member companies with the “Made in Europe” stamp was 456 million m2 this was a rise of 4.5% on the previous year.