May Import Prices Up
Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--The price of goods imported into the U.S. rose 1.6% in May as the price of imported petroleum climbed for a third month, the Labor Department said Friday.
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Utah Retailer Wins Flag Flying Case
Sandy City, UT, June 9, 2006--Last year, Kody Sorenson, a Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet dealer found himself in trouble with the local government, when they demanded that he take down the 10 American flags,
NRF Disappointed by Senate Vote on Estate Tax
Washington, DC, June 8, 2006--The National Retail Retail Federation today expressed disappointment over the Senate’s vote against further consideration of legislation that would make repeal of the federal estate tax permanent.
Mayors Adopt AIA Position on Sustainability
Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--At their National Convention and Design Expo, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that the U.S. Conference of Mayors voted to unanimously approve the resolution “Adopting the 2030 Challenge for All Buildings.
Wholesale Inventories Off
Washington, DC, June 8, 2006--Wholesale inventories tightened in March and matched the lowest level on record, as sales jumped 1.3% while inventories climbed 0.9%.
Wools of New Zealand Invests in Chromatology
Atlanta, GA, June 8, 2006--“Color science is the key to a successful future”, according to Wes Connelly, North American area manager for Wools of New Zealand, which is precisely why the company has invested in the latest Spectrophotometer from Datacolor.
McGraw-Hill Launches Sustainable Design Magazine
Los Angeles, CA, June 8, 2006-- McGraw-Hill Construction today launched a new magazine dedicated to the growing market for environmentally-responsible "green" buildings. GreenSource,
AmericasMart Roy Award Nominations Begin
ATLANTA, June 2006--Annually during the July Atlanta International Area Rug Market, the nation’s premier area rug retailers are recognized and honored through AmericasMart’s acclaimed Rug Retailer of the Year Awards (ROY Awards).
Chorman Resigns as Foamex CEO
Linwood, PA, June 08, 2006--Thomas E. Chorman, President, CEO and a director of Foamex International, has resigned from the company by mutual agreement with the board, effective immediately. The board has named chairman, Raymond E. Mabus, Jr., interim pre
CEOs See Strength in Business Climate
Washington, DC, June 8, 2006--Business Roundtable’s second quarter 2006 CEO Economic Outlook Survey shows that America’s leading CEOs see continued strength in the economy throughout the next six months.