Sears Increases Offer for Sears Canada
Hoffman Estates, IL, April 4, 2006--Sears Holdings Corp., the nation's third-largest retailer, said Monday it is increasing its offer for Sears Canada and giving shareholders more time to accept it.
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Liveris Named Dow Chemical Chairman
Midland, MI, April 3, 2006--Dow Chemical Co. on Monday said President and Chief Executive Andrew Liveris has added chairman of the board to his list of positions with the chemical giant.
Stainmaster & Vern Yip Offer Advice on Loft Decora
Atlanta, GA, April 4, 2006--Celebrity designer and Stainmaster carpet spokesperson Vern Yip offers advice on how to use custom bound or serged carpet in difficult layouts, and turn loft spaces into homes.
Construction Spending Up
Washington, DC, April 3, 2006--Construction spending rose 0.8 percent in February, double expectations, as private residential spending surged 1.3 percent to a record high, offsetting a drop in public construction, a government report showed on Monday.
Jordanian NGO turns to Domotex Middle East for Com
Amman, Jordan, April 3, 2006--The Jordan River Foundation (JRF), an Amman-headquartered non-governmental organization which is behind social projects, including carpet weaving, to bring income to the poorest areas of the Kingdom, is looking to build a com
AIA Announces 2006 Winner of Education Honor Award
Washington, DC, April 3, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) awarded the recipients of the 2006 AIA Education Honor Awards for excellence in course development and architectural teaching.
AHEC to participate at Dubai Woodshow 2006
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 3, 2006--Dubai Woodshow 2006, the dedicated wood and wood machinery exhibition in the Middle East, will feature an extensive American line-up.
Mohawk Shares Off $4.60 Friday
New York, NY, April 3, 2006--Shares of Mohawk Industries Inc. fell $4.60 to $80.72 Friday after the company lowered its first-quarter earnings view because of rising raw material costs.
Survey: 73% of Americans Go Online
Washington, DC, April 3, 2006--A new survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that 73% of American adults (age 18+) go online to use the internet or email.
Hooker Furniture 1Q Earnings Up 21%
Martinsville, VA, March 31, 2006--Hooker Furniture Corp., reported better-than-expected quarterly profit on stronger sales of imported wood and metal furniture.