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Hoffman Estates, IL, March 20, 2006-- Sears Holdings Corp., said it had extended its offer to buy Sears Canada, and it had also taken up another 10.2 million shares of its target, giving it about 63.2 percent of outstanding shares of the Canadian retailer
New York, NY, March 20, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.3 percent and the lagging index increased 0.1 percent in February.
Scottsdale, AZ, March 20, 2006--Mick Dalrymple and Jeffery Frost are trying to take environmentally safe building mainstream with the launch of their store in South Scottsdale and an upcoming PBS series.
Johnson City, TN, March 20, 2006--Pat Oakley has been promoted to national sales manager for Mullican Flooring. He will work out of the company’s headquarters in Johnson City, Tenn.
Washington, DC, March 20, 2006--A group of nationally recognized green building experts, including Building Green, Kirsten Childs Associates and the 7group, have been chosen by the ASID to develop its new sustainable design curriculum.
Washington, DC, March 20, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), will present its “Ten Principles for Sustainable Development” in New Orleans at a luncheon Monday, March 20, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
Washington, DC, March 20, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers yesterday announced its 2005 Class of Fellows at their Conference on Design in Memphis, Tennessee.
Thomasville, North Carolina, March 9, 2006--To help further the exposure and success of Quick-Step glueless laminate floors in the specialty retail market, Tim Tipton has taken the position as National Buying Group Sales Manager.
Wellington, New Zealand, March 20--Troubled carpet maker Feltex has been abandoned by a potential white knight, with rival Godfrey Hirst announcing today it has almost halved its stake in the New Zealand company.
Ann Arbor, MI, March 17, 2006--Consumer sentiment held steady in March, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.