CEO Confidence Off in 2Q
New York, NY, July 13, 2006--The Chief Executives' Confidence Measure, which had edged up to 57 in the first quarter of 2006, declined to 50 in the second quarter, The Conference Board reports in its latest survey of CEOs.
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H.B. Fuller Approves 2-for-1 Stock Split
St. Paul, MN, July 13, 2006--H.B. Fuller said Thursday that its board approved a two-for-one stock split and declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12.5 cents.
Sears Vice Chairman Lacy to Step Down
Hoffman Estates, IL, July 11, 2006--Sears said that Alan Lacy will step down as vice chairman, effective July 29, and also resign from the boards of Sears Holdings and Sears Canada at that time.
Consumer Credit Up in May
Washington, DC, July 11, 2006--Consumers credit outstanding rose by an unexpected 2.4%, or $4.4 billion in May to $2.173 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve.
828 Names Sales Manager
Greenville, SC, July 10, 2006--828 International has named Matt Tollison to the post of sales manager for North Carolina and South Carolina, effective immediately.
Survey: Today's Woman More DIY Than Ever
the fifth annual national survey of female homeowners and females considering homeownership commissioned by Lowe's, today's woman is more independent than ever when it comes to the home.
5th Annual CARE Conference Slated for Charleston,
Dalton, GA, July 3, 2006--The 5th Annual CARE Conference will be held at the Francis Marion Hotel located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina.
Carpets International Signs Distributor in Vietnam
Bangkok, Thailand, June 30, 2006--Southeast Asia's largest carpet maker Carpets International Thailand has appointed Gannon Vietnam as its exclusive distributor in Vietnam,
Solutia to Refinance Euro Notes
St. Louis, June 30, 2006--Solutia Inc., announced that its subsidiary, Solutia Europe SA/NV, has received a fully underwritten commitment from Citigroup Global Markets Limited for a EUR200 million loan.
Condor Acquires Ralux Carpet from Radici
Bergamo, Italy, June 28,2006--Radici Group announced today that a share purchase agreement has been entered into with the Dutch Condor Group for the sale of Ralux NV, a carpet maker in Flanders, Belgium.