Import Prices Off
Washington, DC, October 13, 2006--Led by a drop in the cost of imported oil, the prices of goods imported into the U.S. fell 2.1% in September, the first drop since March and the biggest since April 2003.
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NRF Announces New Formats for Online Advertising
New York, NY, October 10, 2006--Standard data exchange formats designed to simplify online advertising were announced today in New York City at the annual convention of Shop.org,
NAM: Renewing Expired R&D Credit a Priority for Co
Washngton, DC, October 11, 2006--The President of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today pressed Congress to renew the tax credit that encourages U.S. research and development.
Chain Sales Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, October 10, 2006--Chain store sales for the week ended Oct. 7 rose 0.5% on a week-over-week basis, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
Wholesale Inventories Up in August
Washington, DC, October 10, 2006--Inventories at the wholesaler level gained a higher-than-expected 1.1 percent in August on advances in both durable and nondurable stocks, a government report on Tuesday showed.
Growth in ISM Services Index Slows
Tempe, AZ, October 4, 2006--Nonmanufacturing sectors of the economy expanded at a slower pace during September, the Institute for Supply Management reported Wednesday.
Azrock Gears Up for 75th Anniversary
Houston, TX, October 4, 2006--Tarkett Commercial is gearing up for its 75th anniversary of the Azrock Commercial Tile line of products.
Report: Fire Guts Oakland Flooring Retailer
Oakland, CA, October 2, 2006--Some 65 firefighters continue to battle a five-alarm blaze burning in an Oakland warehouse at 2828 Ford St. and a nearby building, the fire department reports.
Survey: 88% of Consumers Experience Problems with
San Francisco, CA, September 27, 2006--The results of a newly released consumer survey commissioned by TeaLeaf and conducted by Harris Interactive suggest that online transaction failures can wreak havoc on Ebusiness.
Tipton Joins Kronotex
Barnwell, SC, September 14, 2006--Kronotex USA recently reported the appointment of Tim Tipton as national sales director.