Consumer Spending Rises
Washington, DC, Feb. 2--Consumer spending increased in December and outpaced an uptick in income.
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First LEED Certified Hospital in the U.S. in Bould
Boulder, CO, Jan 30--Boulder Community Hospital's newly constructed Foothills Campus recently received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(TM)) certification.
HomeVestors Signs Agreement with Home Depot
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 2--The Home Depot has signed an agreement to be the exclusive building materials supplier to HomeVestors of America, Inc.
Manufacturer to Buy Property From Armstrong
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 28--Another local businessman is hoping to put some of Armstrong World Industries' surplus land to good use, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Shaw to Open Kansas Distribution Center
Lenexa, KS, Feb. 2--Shaw Industries Inc. will open a carpet distribution center on Monday in Lenexa, the center's operation manager said, according to the Business Journal of Kansas City.
Interceramic Posts Record Sales
Chihuahua, Mexico, Jan. 28--Interceramic's consolidated sales for 2003 were $306.4 million, up 2.14% from sales of $300.0 million in 2002.
Koch Industries Subsidiary to Buy Part of Georgia-
Wichita, KS, Jan. 30--A subsidiary of Koch Industries has signed a letter of intent to buy a slice of lumber and paper giant Georgia-Pacific for $610 million.
Credit-Card Sale Gives Sears $2.75B Profit
Hoffman Estates, Jan. 29--Sears, Roebuck & Co. posted a record $2.75 billion profit for the fourth quarter thanks to the sale of its credit-card unit to Citigroup.
Monsanto CEO: A 'Vibrant' Solutia Would Be
St. Louis, Jan. 29--The best outcome from Monsanto's standpoint of Solutia's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding is for the chemical company to emerge as a "vibrant" business that can take care of its obligations, Monsanto Chairman and Chief Executiv
Peninsula Floors and Floor Space Merge
Livermore, CA.Jan. 29--Peninsula Floors, Inc. and Floor Space, Inc. residential contract flooring companies, announced today that they have merged.