Chicago Fed Index Up in June
Chicago, IL, July 26, 2006--The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was +0.34 in June, up from –0.14 in May. Three of the four broad categories of indicators made positive contributions to the index.
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Your Favorite Color Changes
Las Vegas, NV, July 26, 2006--When it comes to answering the question, “What is your favorite color?” Americans may shift from past preferences, according to Christine Chow, Director of Membership for the New York-based Color Association of the United Sta
KB Home and Martha Stewart Unveil Second Community
Los Angeles & New York, July 25, 2006--KB Home have unveiled their co-branded community outside Atlanta, Georgia.
NMHC Hosts One-Day Student Housing Conference
Washington, DC, July 20, 2006--The National Multi Housing Council will gather the nation’s foremost experts in student housing for a one-day conference in Chicago, IL on September 18.
Federated to Sell Target Four Stores
Cincinnati, OH, July 20, 2006--Federated Department Stores said it has sold four mall department store locations to Target.
Online Advertising May Hit $16.7B
New York, NY, July 19, 2006--As Yahoo! and Google release their earnings results this week, and eMarketer has new online advertising figures.
Glass Tile Revival
Ashland, OR, July 18, 2006--The glass tile revival has been nothing short of remarkable. Architects and interior designers covet glass tiles’ versatility and unlimited design options and Hakatai Enterprises, Inc.
Target Cuts July Sales Guidance
Minneapolis, MN, July 18, 2006--Slower-than-expected July sales growth at Target raised concerns that consumer spending was finally succumbing to high gasoline prices and a slowing housing market, analysts said on Tuesday.
Online Help-Wanted Index Up
New York, NY, July 18, 2006--New unduplicated online job ads increased in June to 2,436,300, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.
Fuel Costs Impacting Work/Life Balance
Milwaukee, WI, July 12, 2006--Persistently high fuel costs are cutting into workers' leisure time activities and may also contribute to job turnover, based on a recent survey by Manpower Inc.