The Architecture Billings Index reflects consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead ...
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In the last 15 years, since the launch of the "Meet in Beijing" Arts Festival, there have been more than ten thousand artists, coming from hundreds of different countries in the world, who have participated by presenting their talents at ...
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For the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, operating income soared 24 per cent year on year at apparel marketer and NASDAQ listed, Columbia Sportswear Company. According to a Columbia Sportswear press release, first quarter of 2015 ...
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported sales during the first quarter increased to $243.6 million from net sales of $231.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Same store sales increased 3.9 percent for the first quarter of ...
Wheat futures told the story best early Monday morning: An 11-cent drop in the nearby futures contract in overnight trading was a surefire sign that it rained in the Plains . . . or that the trade thinks it did. Rain did fall, but it ...
RPM International Inc. has reported record sales for its fiscal 2015 third quarter ended February 28, 2015, but incurred an as-reported loss for the quarter due to a one-time, non-cash net charge for a tax accrual related to the possible ...
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Surya will host several educational and social events as its flagship showroom – Showplace 4100 – during this spring’s High Point Market, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest color and design trends, ...
Meryl, the nylon fabric brand from Catalonian cloth company, Nylstar, has unveiled a new sustainable swimwear-specific material line for spring season. Devoid of any chemical or thermal finishing, the fabric collection offers a smooth ...
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Juanita Duggan, CEO at the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed appointment of a federal mediator to the contentious contract negotiations between West Coast union dockworkers and their employers. “The labour ...
Ezmod furniture is releasing three new products for their contemporary furniture line on April 1st. The new releases will include three new chair models. The Plywood Lounge Chair, "W" Chair, , and the Elio Chair will all be featured for ...
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Kohl’s Corporation. Kohl’s Corporation reported results for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. Impact of 53rd Week in Fiscal 2013 The retail calendar for fiscal January 2013 included a fifth week, ...
Japan's direct-burning crude oil demand for power generation has picked up since late December as a cold spell across the country has increased appetite for loadings into March in the absence of nuclear output, industry and trading sources ...
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Express, Inc, a specialty retail apparel chain operating more than 625 stores, revised its outlook for the fourth quarter and full year 2013, ending February 1, 2014, based on its performance during the holiday season and expectations for ...
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced that its December comparable store sales results were significantly impacted by unfavorable winter weather conditions in its markets. Brendan Hoffman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, ...
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The ongoing exhibit at Lancashire’s Harris Museum is offering an insight into the preservation process that goes behind keeping its sumptuous collection of historical costumes forever new. The ‘Behind the Scenes: The ...
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