Mortgage Application Volume Declines in Latest Sur
Washington, DC, May 31, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 26.
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Sears Expands Website
Hoffman Estates, LI, May 31, 2006—Sears today announced significant enhancements to sears.com in response to wide-ranging research.
CEO Economic Confidence Positive
San Diego, CA, May 31, 2006--Chief executives of small and mid-sized businesses say the overall U.S. economy continues to improve, but its torrid pace of growth will slow during the second half of 2006, according to the Vistage quarterly CEO survey, the V
ASID, Syracuse U. Release Guide for Design Grads
Washington, DC, May 31, 2006--the American Society of Interior Designers and the Center for Career Services at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., have released a new booklet, "Tips for Graduates Entering the Interior Design Profession: What Employers Ar
Hovnanian 2Q Earnings Off
Red Bank, NJ, May 31, 2006—Home builder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings for its fiscal second quarter that fell 2.3% from the year-earlier period.
Armstrong Calls for Installer Certification
Lancaster, PA, May 31, 2006--In an industry crowded with flooring options but lacking in trained installers, Armstrong Floor Products issues a call to experienced flooring installers to achieve recognition and professional benefits as an Armstrong Certifi
Hardwood Pro Named Green River Distributor of the
Great Barrington, MA. May 31, 2006--Green River, manufacturer of premium hardwood flooring, recently announced that Hardwood Pro has been selected as its “2005 Distributor of the Year.”
Canada's Q1 GDP Up 3.8%
Ottawa, Ontario, May 31, 2006--Canada's economy powered ahead by a stronger-than-expected 3.8 percent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, thanks to a rebound in housing investment and a pick-up consumer spending.
S&P: Macy's Conversions Create Risks for Feder
Department Stores' aggressive timeline for converting its recently acquired May's department stores into Macy's could create opportunities for competitors to gain market share.
Delaware Retailer Wins Small Business Award
Dover, DL, May 30, 2006--Dmitar Sijan is living the American dream. The 42-year-old Yugoslavia native came to the United States in 1991 to escape the war in his home country.