Sears Expands Website
Hoffman Estates, LI, May 31, 2006—Sears today announced significant enhancements to sears.com in response to wide-ranging research.
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CEO Economic Confidence Positive
San Diego, CA, May 31, 2006--Chief executives of small and mid-sized businesses say the overall U.S. economy continues to improve, but its torrid pace of growth will slow during the second half of 2006, according to the Vistage quarterly CEO survey, the V
ASID, Syracuse U. Release Guide for Design Grads
Washington, DC, May 31, 2006--the American Society of Interior Designers and the Center for Career Services at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., have released a new booklet, "Tips for Graduates Entering the Interior Design Profession: What Employers Ar
Costco’s 3Q Earnings Up
Issaquah, WA, May 31, 2006--Costco Wholesale Corp., reported third-quarter earnings that were up 12.3 percent, aided by higher sales and membership fees.
Fire Damages Indiana Retailer
Martinsville, IN, May 31, 2006--Quick work by Martinsville firefighters saved most of the building housing the Dalton Carpet Depot business at 310 West Morgan St. Monday afternoon.
Berry Floor & B&Q Get Favorable Patent Ruling
Waregem, Belgium, May 31, 2006--The London Patents County Court has recently ruled in favour of Berry Floor and its customer B&Q in the courtcase that Unilin had started back in 2002 in the UK for patent infringement.
Free Carpet Installation Training Offered in Gulf
Biloxi, MS, May 31, 2006--Construction-related training is being offered tuition-free at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Jefferson Davis Campus. The 120-hour class is part of Project Retrain, a specialized training program that teaches skil
Canada's Q1 GDP Up 3.8%
Ottawa, Ontario, May 31, 2006--Canada's economy powered ahead by a stronger-than-expected 3.8 percent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, thanks to a rebound in housing investment and a pick-up consumer spending.
Chicago PMI Up Again
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2006--Business activity expanded in the Chicago region for the 37th consecutive month in May, the National Association of Purchasing Managers-Chicago said Wednesday.
S&P: Macy's Conversions Create Risks for Feder
Department Stores' aggressive timeline for converting its recently acquired May's department stores into Macy's could create opportunities for competitors to gain market share.