Sphinx Signs Lease at World Market Center in Las V
Dalton, GA, August 3--Sphinx by Oriental Weavers recently signed a lease agreement with World Market Center for a 6,500 square foot showroom in Las Vegas.
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Commercial Real Estate Survey Finds Optimism
New York, NY, August 3--A new national survey from Black's Guide, commercial real estate (CRE) source, reveals today that 89% of CRE professionals feel confident that business will be as good as or better in the next six months as in the prior six mon
Non-Manufacturing Activity Up in July
Tempe, AZ, August 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in July 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
828 International Moving to New Facility
Greenville, SC, August 3--828 International is moving its operations into a 90,000 square-foot facility that will house the company’s executive offices, customer service center and warehouse.
Housing Affordability Index Down in 2Q
Washington, DC, August 3--General housing affordability conditions remained favorable but declined in the second quarter, largely the result of higher home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors.
ShawMark Completes Latest 'Torture Test'
Dalton, GA, August 3--For years, ShawMark Carpets, a division of Shaw Industries, has conducted a series of "torture tests" on its proprietary Anything Goes! carpets.
BonaKemi USA Names Savage Sports Sales Manager
Aurora, CO, August 2--BonaKemi USA, a leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, has added Dennis Savage as sports sales manager for the Western region.
Hunter Douglas Acquires French Sunscreen Fabric Ma
Upper Saddle River, NJ, August 2--Hunter Douglas has acquired 91.8 percent of Mermet and its global operations from the Mermet family.
Specialty Retailers Gaining Market Share
Washington D.C., August 2--After a tough year of consolidations and mergers among department, drug and grocery stores, specialty stores are gaining a wider market share, making them a major force in retailing.
Personal Income and Spending Up in June
Washington, DC, August 2--Personal income was up at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 0.5% in June, according to the Commerce Department. June’s hike came after an unrevised increase of 0.2% in May.