NeoCon West Scheduled for March 29-30
Los Angeles, CA, July 15--The eighth annual NeoCon West exposition is scheduled for March 29-30, 2006, at the L.A. Mart.
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NRF: Retail Industry Sales Up 0.5% in June
Washington, DC, July 15--According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for June (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a strong 7.5 percent unadjusted over last year and increased 0.5 percent seasonally
Feltex Director Resigns Over Staff Severance Packa
Wellington, New Zealand, July 14--The $1.2 million severance of four senior Feltex managers has led to a falling out in the boardroom of the troubled carpet maker, according to the New Zealand Business Herald.
Retail Sales Up 1.7%
Washington, DC, July 14--Retail sales were up a seasonally adjusted 1.7 percent in June, on a rebound in automobile sales, according to the Commerce Department.
Solutia to Continue Alabama Cleanup
St. Louis, MO, July 14--Solutia says that, at least for now, it will continue a costly environmental cleanup in Anniston, Alabama, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Shareholders Approve Federated, May Merger
Cincinnati, OH, July 14--With the deal one step closer to completion, Federated Department Stores Inc.'s top executive says he's eager to see rival May Department Stores Co. absorbed into his company.
Builders Urge Congress to Modernize Endangered Spe
Wahington, DC, July 14--The nation’s home builders called on Congress today to update and modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in order to protect the environment and allow local communities to grow and thrive.
CPI Unchanged in June
Washington, DC, July 14--Consumer prices in June were unchanged as energy prices actually fell, according to a Labor Department report.
No Date for Asbestos Bill Reaching Senate Floor
Washington, DC, July 13--The co-author of a bill creating a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund said on Tuesday he was still pushing for it to be brought to the Senate floor in July, but the Senate's majority leader said no decision had been made
ASID Releases Results of Survey on Small, Medium I
Washington, DC, July 13--ASID has released a new research report, Inside Small and Medium Design Firms. The report provides a unique look into small- and medium-sized firms--their make-up, operations, projects undertaken and products specified.