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Weekly Chain Store Sales Up vs. Last Year

New York, NY, February 13, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended Feb. 10 rose 3.9% compared to the year-ago period, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers Inc. and UBS Securities.

Trade Gap Widens in December

Washington, DC, February 13, 2007--The trade deficit widened in December and swelled to a new annual record, a government report showed Tuesday.

ServiceMaster 4Q Earnings Up

Downers Grove, IL, February 13, 2007--ServiceMaster posted higher quarterly earnings and said its review of strategic alternatives was going ahead.

Wellman to Combine Chemical-Based Units

Shrewsbury, NJ, February 13, 2007--Wellman, a polyester products and packaging resins maker, said it will combine its polyester fiber and PET resin into one chemical-based business segment.

Shaw Contract Intros New Urban Reflections

Dalton, GA, February 13, 2007--The latest offering from Shaw Contract Group’s Workplace Design Studio pairs clean and crisp patterns with a linear oriented background to represent a unique perspective on metropolitan life.

Home Depot Names President of China Retail

Atlanta, GA, February 13, 2007--Home Depot has named Yves Chen to the post of the company’s retail operations in China. He will report directly to Annette Verschuren, president, Home Depot Asia and Canada.