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May 4, 2010
Confidence Improving Among Small-Business Owners, Survey Says

HOUSTON — Confidence is improving among small-business owners, according to a recent survey from human-resources firm Administaff, but almost three-quarters (71%) continue to name the economy as their top short-term concern.

More than 39% of small-business owners expect an economic turnaround in 2010, says the firm's quarterly Business Confidence Survey, while 44% think a rebound will occur in 2011. About 17% were unsure.

July 21, 2009
Drycleaners Warm to Social Media, Survey Shows

CHICAGO — More than half (52.0%) of drycleaners are using social media tools in marketing their businesses, according to the most recent survey appearing in the Wire, American Drycleaner’s e-mail newsletter, while 48.0% are not.

May 19, 2009
Drycleaners Fish Hundreds of Items from Pockets Monthly, Survey Says

CHICAGO — A survey of British drycleaners recently found that customers left more than 9,000 USB memory sticks in garment pockets in 2008. But many more items get left in customer pockets at drop-off, according to the respondents to this month’s Wire survey — and memory sticks aren’t even close to the top of the list.

February 6, 2008
Drycleaning Sales Down Slightly in Fourth Quarter

CHICAGO — Drycleaning sales nationwide shrank 1.0% in the fourth quarter, according to a panel of industry operators tapped by AmericanDrycleaner.com to provide a variety of financial and cost data anonymously for use at the site.

In year-to-year comparisons for the three-month period, regional results were generally positive. Operators in the South reported that their business grew 3%, while those in the Midwest experienced a 3.5% average increase in sales.

December 12, 2007
StatShot: Third Quarter Volatile for Survey Panelists

CHICAGO — Drycleaning sales showed volatility in the third quarter, according to a survey panel of industry operators tapped by AmericanDrycleaner.com to provide a variety of financial and cost data anonymously for use at the site.

In year-to-year comparisons for the three-month period, sales varied wildly in the Midwest, where operations reported an average 7.5% increase in sales. Respondents in the West, however, had a 23% decrease in sales.

November 14, 2007
Drycleaners to Participate in 2008, Survey Says

CHICAGO, Ill. — More than two-thirds of drycleaners plan to attend an industry trade show in 2008, according to the most recent Wire survey, and even more say they will take part in educational seminars and events.

In spite of the fact that no large, national show is scheduled in even-numbered years, 68.8% of drycleaners say they plan to attend at least one trade show in 2008. Another 18.8% say they aren’t yet sure if they will go to a show next year, while just 12.5% say they do not plan to attend.

June 20, 2007
Most Drycleaners Closing July 4th Only

CHICAGO — With Independence Day falling in the middle of the week, most drycleaners are reluctant to close more than one day, according to the most recent Wire survey. Three out of four respondents (77.5%) say they will close their stores July 4th only, while 15.0% will take the whole week off. Some 7.5% of respondents reported they will close July 4th plus an additional day, weekend, or both weekends.

May 14, 2007
Drycleaning Outpaces Economy

CHICAGO — Drycleaning sales nationwide grew in April, according to a survey panel of industry operators tapped by AmericanDrycleaner.com to provide a variety of financial and cost data anonymously for use at the site.

Year-to-year estimates for April showed a 2.7% increase in sales among respondents, outpacing first-quarter economic growth (1.7%) nationwide. Operators in the Midwest showed the greatest average gains, with business up 5.75%; the South reported a 4.2% increase.