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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.

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.

AIA and BuildingGreen Sign Agreement

Washington, D.C., February 6, 2006--To help meet the growing green design information needs of its 77,000 members, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently signed an agreement with publisher BuildingGreen, Inc.

Bentley Prince Street Receives WRAP Award

City of Industry, CA, February 6, 2006--Bentley Prince Street has been named a winner in the 2005 Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) sponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the state’s leading authority on recycling and waste red

Sears Holdings Proceeds with Sears Canada

Toronto, Ontario, February 6, 2006--The U.S.-based parent of Sears Canada said Monday it will go ahead with its offer to acquire the stake in the Canadian company it doesn't already own even if it doesn't take up all of the remaining shares.

February Retail Spending Expected to Maintain Janu

Columbus, OH, February 6, 2006 - Spending at retail this month is expected to hold steady at January's buoyant pace. Retail Forward's Future Spending Index clocked in at 99.6 for February, nearly matching the 99.7 value for last month.