ServiceMaster CEO Resigns
Downers Grove, IL, May 16, 2006--ServiceMaster Co., said that its chairman and chief executive, Jonathan Ward, has resigned.
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Downers Grove, IL, May 16, 2006--ServiceMaster Co., said that its chairman and chief executive, Jonathan Ward, has resigned.
Boston, MA, May 16, 2006--The Boston Globe released its Globe National rankings yesterday with Home Depot landing the number one spot on a new list.
Bentonville, AR, May 16, 2006--Wal-Mart Stores eported a stronger-than-expected 6.3% increase in first-quarter profit on sales in line with Wall Street's consensus estimate.
Washington, DC, May 16, 2006--Rising mortgage rates, deepening affordability issues and the retreat of investors/speculators from the marketplace are prompting single-family home builders to further adjust their perspectives on the new-home market.
San Diego, CA, May 15, 2006--When it comes to making a purchase online, repeat visitors are eight times more likely to click the order button than new visitors, according to new data from WebSideStory, Inc.
Birmingham, AL, May 16, 2006--Saks Inc. reported net income in the first quarter that rose to $81.5 million, or $0.60 per share, from $16.2 million, or $0.11 per share, a year ago.
Washington, DC, May 16, 2006--Housing starts fell 7.4% in April to a seasonally adjusted 1.85 million annualized units, according to the Commerce Department.
New York, NY, May 16, 2006--Chain store sales were unchanged in the latest week as spending ahead of Mother's Day offset cool, wet weather and rising gasoline prices, according to a report on Tuesday.
Cincinnati, OH, May 16, 2006--Federated Department Stores raised its second-quarter financial forecast by $0.33 per share, due to a favorable tax settlement with the Internal Revenue Service.