Costco’s Same Store Sales Up 11% in October
Issaquah, WA, WA, November 4--Costco Wholesale reported a 7 percent increase in October sales at U.S. stores open at least a year, in line with analysts' expectations.
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ISM Non-Manufacturing Index Up in October
Tempe, AZ, November 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in October 2004, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, November 2--Chain store sales fell for a third week in a row last week, dragging down the annual rate of growth to below 3.0 percent, a report said on Tuesday.
Modra Updates Carpet Sampling Technology
Warragul, Australia, October 28--Modra Technology has developed a tufted-carpet sample machine called 'Mtuft,' according to IntelTex.
Centex 2Q Earnings Up, Hikes Outlook
Dallas, TX, October 27--Homebuilder and mortgage company Centex Corp. posted a 12 percent increase in quarterly profit and raised its profit outlook for the year.
Fed Governor Bies Upbeat on Economy
Washington, October 25--The economy has pulled out of a midyear pause and should grow well for the rest of 2004, Federal Reserve Governor Susan Bies said.
Concrete Flooring at Pennsylvania Hospital Draws L
Bethlehem, PA, October 22--Faulty concrete flooring being used to expand the Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg campus in Bethlehem has spawned a million-dollar lawsuit against contractors who supplied the materials, oversaw the work and allegedly sold fau
Shaw Laminates Promotion Offers Prize Incentives
Dalton, GA, October 21 - Shaw Laminates has launched an incentive promotion for participating retail sales personnel on many of the division’s Laminate Design Gallery products. “Above and Beyond” is the first awards-based incentive offered through the com
Housing Starts Drop 6% in September
Washington, October 19—Housing starts fell much more than expected during September, but permits for future building posted a surprise increase.
Survey: Rising Oil Prices May Slow Economy
New York, October 15--Surging crude oil prices have been grabbing headlines for months – but so far, they haven't held back the economy. That may be about to change.