Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, February 22, 2006--Chain store sales rose slightly in the latest week after dipping in the prior week due to pent-up demand, according to a report on Wednesday.
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Wal-Mart 4Q Earnings Rise 13.4%
Bentonville, AR, February 21, 2006-- Wal-Mart posted higher quarterly profit as an aggressive holiday advertising campaign drove demand for laptop computers and gift cards in the biggest shopping period of the year.
Dow Touts Polyurethane Backing for Healthcare
Dalton, GA, February 21, 2006--For a healthy floor, the Dow Chemical Company prescribes carpet backed with its high-performance polyurethane technology. Healthcare facilities demand flooring that can handle a host of specific issues from hygiene to durabi
Manpower Sees Employee Talent Shortage
Zurich, Switzerland, February 21, 2006--Employers are having difficulty finding the right people to fill jobs despite high unemployment in Europe and the United States, a survey by U.S.-based staffing firm Manpower showed on Tuesday.
Federated 4Q Earnings Up
Cincinnati, OH, February 21, 2006--Federated Department Stores reported fourth-quarter net earnings were up 59 percent, aided by the acquisition of May Department Stores.
Raftery Named DFS Commercial President
Foster City, CA, February 21, 2006--Commercial flooring products and services company DFS Commercial, Inc., announced the appointment of Tim Raftery as president.
New Mat Said to Stop 80% of Household Dirt
Newport, MI, February 21, 2006--One of life's constant struggles -- keeping carpets, rugs and floors clean -- may now be a thing of the past thanks to an innovative new floor mat system that keeps the dirt outside.
Federated Names Anne MacDonald Chief Marketing Off
Cincinnati, OH, February 21, 2006--Federated Department Stores today announced that Anne MacDonald will join the company as its chief marketing officer and president of the Macy's corporate marketing division.
Tennant’s Q4 Earnings Up
Minneapolis, MN, February 21, 2006--Tennant Company reported net earnings of $6.4 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, on net sales of $152 million for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005.
Leading Indicators Up Sharply in January
New York NY, February 21, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 1.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.7 percent in January.