Thursday July 17, 2008 at 13:16
“Dry-cleaning businesses are the latest victims of record oil prices, going out of business at the fastest rate since the 1960s. From the dramatic increase in the cost of the chemical solvents, to the running costs of the dry-cleaning machines and steam presses, to the plastic coat hangers and suit covers, everything has become much more expensive. It seems dry-cleaners, many of which are family owned, will face their most severe test in history this year.”
Business, Power and Deals – Executive Suite blog – NYTimes.com
I need to put togehter a list of oil-linked smaller industries. Probably a gold mine of stories in there.
