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Published 09/01/2010 - 8:00 a.m. CT
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CHICAGO — In some ways, this distributor survey had a lot in common with last year’s survey. Maybe I’m a glass-half-full guy, but a couple of positive things jumped out at me this year. First, it was interesting to see how some of the distributors were utilizing “better” locations — locations that became available because landlords were unable to fill them due to a slow economy.
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Published 08/31/2010 - 8:00 a.m. CT
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| iStockPhoto/alexsl |
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — In spite of the recession, a new report from Global Industry Analysts Inc. says, the U.S. market for drycleaning plants and coin-operated laundries will recover and gain momentum in the next few years, reaching $3.5 billion by 2015.
The number of coin-op laundries and drycleaning plants rose until 2007, “Coin-Operated Laundries & Drycleaners: A U.S. Market Report” says, but suffered during the recession. As the economy improves and housing stabilizes, the market will gain traction and register “considerable” growth in revenues.
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Published 08/30/2010 - 8:00 a.m. CT
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| (Credit: iStockPhoto/danleap) |
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WASHINGTON — When it comes to clashes, September is usually reserved for the start of the NFL season. That may change this year. A September Senate duel revolving around small business is about to commence.
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Published 08/27/2010 - 8:00 a.m. CT
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| (Credit: Alissa Ausmann) |
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CHICAGO — In some ways, this distributor survey had a lot in common with last year’s survey. Maybe I’m a glass-half-full guy, but a couple of positive things jumped out at me this year. First, it was interesting to see how some of the distributors were utilizing “better” locations — locations that became available because landlords were unable to fill them due to a slow economy.
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Published 08/25/2010 - 8:00 a.m. CT
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| As the weather heated up, sales varied by region. (Credit Alissa Ausmann) |
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CHICAGO — Sales varied by region in July, despite overwhelming sentiment that it’s traditionally one of the weakest revenue-generating months of the year, according to the most recent AmericanCoinOp.com StatShot survey.
While dealing with summer business, operators have also been trying to keep their stores running as efficiently as possible, especially in the West.
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