Industry Leaders Elected to SBIC Board
Washington, DC, March 1, 2006--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announced the election of new board of members for the 2005–06 term.
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Mortgage Purchase Applications Steady
Washington, DC, March 1, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 24.
Four Wisconsin Kmarts to Become Sears Grands
Milwaukee, WI, February 28, 2006--Four Wisconsin Kmart stores are among 14 in the United States that will be turned into Sears Grand stores.
Armstrong Earnings and Exec Pay Bounce Back
Lancaster, PA, February 28, 2006--After losing money for three consecutive years, the owner of Armstrong World Industries said today it was profitable in 2005.
ServiceMaster Plans $250M Buyback
Downers Grove, IL, February 28, 2006--ServiceMaster Co., said it plans to buy back up to $250 million of its common shares.
Marketers Overlook Alternative Search Engines
New York, NY, February 28, 2006--JupiterResearch has said that 40% of search marketers are missing out by using only Google and/or Yahoo! for their campaigns.
Chain Store Sales Up 1.5% Last Week
New York, NY, February 28, 2006--Chain store sales rose in the latest week for a second week in a row with a boost from intermittent spring-like weather, according to a report on Tuesday.
Interface Associates Give Back to Community
LaGrange and West Point, GA--Many know of Interface, Inc.’s commitment to the environment, but on Friday, March 3, the communities of LaGrange and West Point, Ga., will feel the strength of Interface’s commitment to social sustainability.
Consumer Confidence Slides in February
New York, NY, February 28, 2006--Consumer confidence ended a three-month gaining streak in February, falling to 101.7 from a revised January level of 106.8, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
Patcraft Intros Color Your World Modular
Dalton, GA, February 28, 2006--Patcraft Commercial Carpet is introducing Color Your World, a 24” tile carpet that its designers are confidently slotting in the “modern classic” category.