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Reston, VA, January 23, 2006--ComScore Networks released year-to-date consumer spending figures, which showed that online non-travel spending is up 33 percent for the first three weeks in January 2006.
Cleveland, OH, January 20, 2006--Sherwin-Williams Co., raised its fourth-quarter earnings forecast on better-than-expected sales, sending its shares up more than 4 percent.
Hopewell Junction, NY, January 20, 2006--The Jordan Kane company announced that shareholders have approved a 1-for-100 reverse stock split taking effect on January 20, 2006.
Calgary, Alberta, January 20, 2006--Coverall Cleaning Concepts announced the opening of a new Master Regional Support Center in Calgary.
Cincinnati, OH, January 20, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc., said Thursday it will close five distribution centers, affecting up to 750 jobs.
Saint-Georges, Quebec, January 20, 2006-- Prefinished hardwood flooring producer Mirage, announced that its Merlot, Java and Sambuca stains have been selected as winners of Home Magazine's 2006 American Building Product Award.
Peabody, MA, January 20, 2006--Mastrangelo's Carpet Craft of Peabody, owned by Topsfield resident Peter Matrangelo has been named the Mohawk Floorscapes Dealer of the Year for the Northeast Region.
Philadelphia, PA, January 20, 2006--Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region increased at a slower pace in January, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported Thursday.
New York, NY, January 20, 2006--Retailers must quickly change the way they think about older consumers to better capture some of the $1.7 trillion people over 50 years of age spend on goods and services, consulting firm Deloitte & Touche USA said.
Chattanooga, TN, January 20, 2006--Propex Fabrics Inc.'s pending purchase of Chattanooga-based SI Corp. means new jobs for the city, SI's president and CEO said.