Sears 4Q Earnngs Up 27%
Hoffman Estates, IL, March 2, 2007--Sears turned in a nearly 27% surge in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday as tighter costs and gains from property sales helped offset static retail sales.
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Kohl's 4Q Profits up 29%
Menomonee Falls, WI, March 2, 2007--Kohl's reported a 29.3 percent profit increase in the fourth quarter, as the midlevel retailer benefited from strong sales of its exclusive brands
Business as Usual at Former Tandus Plant in UK
Gwent, South Wales, March 2, 2007--A carpet products business has been acquired following a decision by US-owned Tandus Group, to seek a buyer for its UK subsidiary.
Sale of HD Supply Seems Increasingly Likely
Atlanta, GA, March 2, 2007--Home Depot CEO Frank Blake insists the company hasn't decided yet whether to sell or spin off HD Supply, its wholesale supply business.
Armstrong Elects New Director
Lancaster, PA, February 28, 2007--Armstrong World Industries, Inc. today announced that James J. O'Connor has been elected to its Board of Directors.
Armstrong Wins Award From Home Magazine
Lancaster, PA, February 28, 2007--Armstrong's Locking Hardwood flooring was honored with the prestigious 2007 American Building Products Awards from Home magazine, a leading consumer shelter publication.
Shaw Environmental Marketing Material Wins ADDY
Dalton, GA, February 28, 2007--The Chattanooga Advertising Federation presented Shaw with two prestigious ADDY awards, the gold and judge’s awards.
ISM: Manufacturing Expands in February
Tempe, AZ, March 1, 2007--The nation's manufacturers increased production in February, the Institute for Supply Management reported Thursday.
Construction Spending Down 0.8%
Washington, DC, March 1, 2007Private residential construction spending fell for the tenth month in a row in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday, as total construction spending dropped 0.8%.
BASF Names Distribution Polymer Manager
Charlotte, NC, March 1, 2007--BASF has appointed Nancy M. Hoblack as Distributor Manager for the Functional polymers Regional Business Unit in North America.