American Fibers Closes Rocky Mount Facility
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.
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Furniture Industry at Odds as it Awaits Anti-Dumpi
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.
Malls Seeking to Reinvent Themselves
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.
Chain Store Sales Off 0.6% Last Week
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.
Martha Stewart Living Posts Wider 3Q Loss
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.
Pulte Homes' 3Q Earnings Up 60%
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.
State of Michigan Offers Kmart $45M to Stay
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
Fremont Street Experience Hires Country Singer for
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.
CCA Global Named Among Top Specialty Retailers
St. Louis, MO, August 2--CCA Global Partners has been named among the top 10 specialty retailers by Stores magazine, the National Retail Federation said Monday.
Floor Focus Conducting Retail Survey
Pound Ridge, NY, May 16—Floor Focus magazine is currently conducting its annual Retail Survey. The online survey is quick and confidential. Retailers who participate will have a chance to win a $500 cash prize from DuPont Stainmaster.