Home Sales to be Slower But Sustainable
Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--Home sales this year are expected to stay below the peak levels in 2005 but will remain historically strong, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Federated to Sell 10 Stores
Cincinnati, OH, February 7, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc. said Monday it would sell 10 mall department store locations for an undisclosed sum to Boscov's Inc.
ASID Announces Special Events to Highlight Interio
Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers has announced several special events and offerings to highlight Interiors 06.
Home Depot Tests Kiosks in Malls
Atlanta, GA, February 7, 2006--According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Home Depot is testing small kiosks at local malls where shoppers can surf the chain's Web site and look at its catalogs.
Missouri Retail Worker Arrest for Theft
Columbia, MO, February 7, 2006--A Centralia woman was arrested Monday and charged with a felony in connection with the theft of more than $25,000 from the Columbia carpet store where she worked.
Chain Store Sales Up 3.8% Last Week
New York, NY, February 7, 2006--According to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC. Sales index, chain store sales rose 2.0 percent in the week ended February 4.
New Report on Asbestos Litigation Trends and Refor
Washington, DC, February 6, 2006--The American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee released a report, Current Issues in Asbestos Litigation, examining recent trends in asbestos litigation.
USGBC Design Competition Invites Students to Submi
Washington, DC, February 6, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual design competition is going local.
Judge to Approve Armstrong’s Reorganization Hearin
Lancaster, PA, February 06, 2006--Armstrong World Industries announced that at a status conference in Chapter 11 case held in Philadelphia on Friday, February 3, Judge Robreno of the U.S. District Court indicated that he would approve a proposed order sch
Louisiana-Pacific 4Q Earnings Rise
Nashville, TN, February 6, 2006--Louisiana-Pacific said its fourth-quarter earnings surged sixfold on higher sales, cost controls and a lower tax rate.