Sears Canada Posts Higher 2Q Earnings
Toronto, Ontario, July 27, 2006--Sears Canada in the middle of a battle between its U.S. parent Sears Holdings and minority shareholders over its buyout, posted a higher second-quarter profit on Wednesday.
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Tarkett Residential Expands Laminates with Madagas
Whitehall, PA, July 27, 2006-–Tarkett announced it will be launching Madagascar, a brand new collection in the Originals universe.
Pulte Homes 2Q Earnings Off
Bloomfield Hills, MI, July 27, 2006--Pulte Homes Inc., after the closing bell Wednesday, said its earnings in the second quarter slipped 20% from the year-ago period as the company navigates a decelerating U.S. housing market.
Chicago Fed Index Up in June
Chicago, IL, July 26, 2006--The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was +0.34 in June, up from –0.14 in May. Three of the four broad categories of indicators made positive contributions to the index.
Your Favorite Color Changes
Las Vegas, NV, July 26, 2006--When it comes to answering the question, “What is your favorite color?” Americans may shift from past preferences, according to Christine Chow, Director of Membership for the New York-based Color Association of the United Sta
KB Home and Martha Stewart Unveil Second Community
Los Angeles & New York, July 25, 2006--KB Home have unveiled their co-branded community outside Atlanta, Georgia.
NMHC Hosts One-Day Student Housing Conference
Washington, DC, July 20, 2006--The National Multi Housing Council will gather the nation’s foremost experts in student housing for a one-day conference in Chicago, IL on September 18.
Federated to Sell Target Four Stores
Cincinnati, OH, July 20, 2006--Federated Department Stores said it has sold four mall department store locations to Target.
Online Advertising May Hit $16.7B
New York, NY, July 19, 2006--As Yahoo! and Google release their earnings results this week, and eMarketer has new online advertising figures.
Glass Tile Revival
Ashland, OR, July 18, 2006--The glass tile revival has been nothing short of remarkable. Architects and interior designers covet glass tiles’ versatility and unlimited design options and Hakatai Enterprises, Inc.