Consumer Sentiment Slips in June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 27-- The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment was 89.7 in the June 2003 survey, down from 92.1 in May but well above the 77.6 recorded in March.
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The Venetian New 1,000 Room Tower
Las Vegas, NV, June 30--The Venetian's new 1,013-room Venezia tower, which opened this week, is expected to cut the Strip resort's overhead cost per room by as much as 12 percent, an analyst predicted.
FieldTurf Earns FIFA Recommended Status at Six Mor
DALTON, GA., June 27--FieldTurf announced that six more of its fields have received recommended status from FIFA, the world governing body of soccer.
Dow Grows in Bioproducts Industry
Saskatoon, July 1--There is plenty of talk about the agriculture bioproducts industry but little action.
DuPont Hires Ad Firm Ogilvy & Mather
New York, NY, June 26--DuPont Co. wants to show the softer side of its old industrial self, hiring a famed ad agency to remind the public it is more than just a chemical company
Quick-Step To Change Name
Thomasville, NC, June 27--The maker of Quick-Step flooring products in Thomasville will change its name to Unilin Flooring on July 1, the company announced on Monday.
Durable Goods Orders Slip
Washington, DC, June 25--Durable-goods orders unexpectedly fell in May, led by lower capital goods, electrical equipment and transportation orders, suggesting the manufacturing sector's recovery remains fragile.
FloorExpo's Home Solutions Gets New VP
Atlanta, GA, June 25--Brian Warren has joined Home Solutions by FloorExpo as Vice President of Business Development.
Consumer Confidence Steady
New York, NY, June 25--Consumers are feeling increasingly confident in the future health of the economy, but that optimism is tempered by doubts about current business conditions, a private research group reports.
Home Depot Plans Northeast Expansion
Atlanta, GA, June 25--Home improvement retailer Home Depot plans to add 31 stores in the U.S. Northeast this year, and is studying plans for its first store in New York's Manhattan borough, a store executive said on Tuesday.