October Manufacturing Survey Mixed
Washington, DC, October 27, 2006--The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank said today that 10th District manufacturing activity in October is sluggish.
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ServiceMaster’s Memphis Vote May Be Today
Memphis, TN, October 27, 2006--ServiceMaster Co.'s board of directors will meet today and is widely expected to vote to relocate its world headquarters from Chicago to Memphis.
Home Depot to Offset Carbon Emissions at Atlanta H
Atlanta, GA, October 26, 2006--Home Depot has entered into an agreement with The Conservation Fund to offset all carbon emissions created this year by the Company's Atlanta headquarters.
Furniture Brands 3Q Earnings Off 42%
St Louis, MO, October 26, 2006--Furniture Brands International reported a 42 percent drop in third quarter profit, weighed down by restructuring charges and a challenging retail-sales environment.
Steuler Intros New Marketing Materials
Muhlacker, Germany, October 25, 2006--Steuler Fliesen, manufacturer of high-end, high-quality ceramic tile, is launching an artistically designed product information book to inspire the creative use of Steuler's leading designer tile series.
Battle to Decide Sears Canada's Fate Ongoing
Toronto, Ontario, October 25, 2006--The fate of Sears Canada Inc. is set to be decided in a proxy battle between the Canadian retailer's U.S. parent company and a group of New York-based hedge funds.
Laticrete Founder Funds University Scholarships
Bethany CT, October 25, 2006--Laticrete International founder and chairman emeritus, Dr. Henry M. Rothberg, has made a major financial contribution to fund 20 scholarships annually.
Weyerhaeuser 3Q Earnings Off 26%
Federal Way, WA, October 25, 2006--Weyerhaeuser said its third-quarter profit fell 26 percent as the downturn in the housing market drove wood product prices and demand down sharply.
Interface and Subaru Partner
Atlanta, GA, October 25, 2006--Interface, Inc and Subaru announced that they have joined forces to create "climate neutral" incentives for Interface associates in the U.S. who choose to drive Subaru vehicles in keeping with Interface’s Mission Zero promis
Fed Leaves Rates Untouched
Washington, DC, October 25, 2006--The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady for a third meeting in a row, predicting moderate economic growth ahead with some reason to expect easing price pressures.