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Cincinnati, OH, January 26, 2006--Federated Department Stores announced it plans to invest some $130 million over the next two years in infrastructure improvements and service enhancements to support continued growth of its direct-to-consumer businesses.
Cleveland, OH, January 26--Sherwin-Williams in the fourth quarter reported earnings that were off to $75.1 million or $0.54 a share, compared with $82.5 million, or $0.57 a share in the year-ago period.
New York, NY, January 26, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--was unchanged in December.
Selbyville, MD, January 26, 2006--Harry Cullen, owner of Harry Cullen Floor & Wall Coverings in Selbyville, built his business on experience and long hours.
Alexandria, VA, January 26, 2006--A panel of judges has been recruited for the 2006 Spectrum Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in the use of ceramic tile.
Washington, DC, January 26, 2006—Orders for durable goods rose 1.3% in December, despite a large decline in aircraft orders, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, January 26, 2006--First-time claims unemployment benefits rose 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 283,000 in the week ended Jan. 21, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Sugar Valley, GA, January 25, 2006--Stripes, squares, swirls and other elements can all go together--if the design is right.
Hannover, Germany, January 25, 2006--The major prizes of Contractworld award 2006 were presented to participants from South Korea, Spain, Austria and Germany on Saturday, 14 January, during a special ceremony held in Hannover.
Calabasas, CA, January 25, 2006--Homebuilder Ryland Group Inc., reported fourth-quarter earnings that rose 49% from the year-ago period on higher home sales.