Consumer Credit Up in January
Washington, DC, March 8, 2006--Consumer credit rose by a less-than-expected $3.94 billion in January as car and boat loans slowed, a Federal Reserve report showed on Tuesday.
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Study Finds Limited Internet User Growth
Dallas, TX, March 8, 2006--A new study from Parks Associates has found few new households willing to subscribe to Internet services, which will limit 2006 growth in overall Internet penetration to one percent, rising from 63% to 64% by year’s end.
4Q Productivity Off 0.5%
Washington, DC, March 7, 2006 --Productivity fell at a revised annual rate of 0.5% in the fourth quarter, a slight improvement from the negative 0.6% estimate made a month ago, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
Illinois Carpet One Moves to New Location
Crystal Lake, IL, March 7, 2006--Tim Gannon has come a long way since he began working at Carpet One Interiors' warehouse in 1985, according to the Northwest Herald.
StonePeak Ceramics to Intro New Products at Coveri
Chicago, IL, March 7, 2006--StonePeak Ceramics, Inc., an American tile company that makes porcelain ceramic tile for residential and commercial use, will show two new product lines at Coverings this year.
Coverall Cleaning Concepts Announces Franchise Own
Boca Raton, FL, March 7, 2006--Coverall Cleaning Concepts has announced the recipients of their 2005 Franchise Owners of the Year Awards.
Chain Store Sales up 0.2% Last Week
New York, NY, March 7, 2006--Chain store sales rose 0.2 percent last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers store sales index.
Lowe's Launches New Project Card Financing
Mooresville, NC, March 7, 2006--Lowe's is launching the new Project Card, which provides financing solutions for major home improvement projects.
Report: Half a Million More Asbestos Claims Expect
Washington, DC, March 7, 2006--According to a report released by the American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee, at least half a million more asbestos claims are expected over the next several decades.
William M. Bird Names Thomas VP of Sales
Charleston, SC, March 7, 2006--Todd Thomas has been promoted to vice president of sales with William M. Bird and Company, Inc. (WMB).