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Washington, October 29 - San Francisco has announced the adoption of a Green Building Ordinance, which requires that all new projects, including city-owned facilities and leaseholds, achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver ce
Los Angeles, October 26--The Travel Industry Assn. of America will say in its annual forecast Friday that people will spend $592.6 billion on travel in the U.S. this year, up 6.9% from 2003, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Rocky Mount, NC, November 15--Job losses in the textile industry continue with American Fibers & Yarn Co.'s Rocky Mount plant closure, according to the Rocky Mount Telegram.
New York, October 28--Furniture retailers and manufacturers are pitted against each other in a battle that could reshape the industry, just days before the Department of Commerce decides on anti-dumping duties for Chinese wooden bedroom furniture.
New York, October 29--Merchants and marketers know far too little about what happens at the point of sale - and about how to make the sales experience exciting and relevant to shoppers.
New York, October 26--The International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index fell by 0.6% in the week ended Oct. 23 compared to the week before.
New York, October 29--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.'s losses widened in the third quarter from a year ago, and the multimedia company forecast a larger-than-anticipated loss for the fourth quarter.
Bloomfield Hills, MI, October 26--Pulte Homes Inc. said that its third-quarter earnings soared 60 percent, despite sluggish sales from an aggressive bet on Las Vegas.
Lansing, MI, October 28 -- The state of Michigan has offered Kmart at least $45 million in incentives to keep its headquarters in Michigan, according to News6.com
Las Vegas, June 12, 2006--For the third time in as many markets, the Fremont Street Experience will entertain attendees at the World Market Center this July.