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3Q Online Retail Sales Up 21% over Last Year

Washington, DC, November 20, 2006--The Census Bureau says that the estimate of U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the third quarter of 2006, was $27.5 billion, an increase of 4.5 percent from the second quarter of 2006.

Consumer Price Index Off in October

Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--The consumer price index eased in October, led by falling prices for gasoline and cars, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Shaw Flooring Alliance Convention Themed "Explore"

Dalton, GA, November 15, 2006--Shaw and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts in Orlando, Florida welcome Shaw Flooring Alliance (SFA) dealers for the sixth convention, themed Explore, from January 14 through January 17.

Housing Inventories Decline

New York, NY, November 15, 2006--The supply of homes for sale in major metropolitan areas declined modestly in October, a positive sign for sellers, new data shows.

IWT Tesoro Launches American Gres Subsidiary

Westport, CT, November 15, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corporation has established a new operating subsidiary, American Gres, Inc., to pursue opportunities in the domestic production of ceramic tile.

EPA’s Proposal Will Provide Real Benefits

Washington, DC, November 14, 2006--In comments submitted on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New Source Review proposal, the National Association of Manufacturers urged the EPA “to continue efforts that will simplify the regulatory permitting p

Survey: Percentage of First-Time Home Buyers Down

New Orleans, LA, November 13, 2006--Despite low mortgage interest rates, a smaller percentage of first-time home buyers are entering the market, according to an annual profile of buyers and sellers released by the National Association of Realtors.

Wholesale Inventories Rise to One-Year High

Washington, DC, November 9, 2006--Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose to their highest level in relation to sales in more than a year in September, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Home Depot to Spend $350 M to Revamp Stores

Atlanta, GA, November 8, 2006--The Home Depot has pledged to spend $350 million in the second half of this year to lure more customers in the midst of a cooling U.S. housing market that is crimping business at home improvement retailers.