Sears 1Q Earnings Up
Hoffman Estates, IL, May 18, 2006--Sears Holdings posted a strong jump in first-quarter earnings Thursday, citing better profitability from both its Kmart and Sears Domestic operations, mainly due to reduced expenses.
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StonExpo Adds Eastern Show
Dallas, TX, May 18, 2006--Hanley Wood Exhibitions has launched StonExpo East, in response to a need the stone industry has voiced for a western and eastern event.
Consumers Adjust to High Prices at the Pump
Washington, DC, May 18, 2006 – While consumers have seemed resilient in the face of higher energy costs, a tipping point may soon be in sight.
Beaulieu of Australia Wins Green Award
Brisbane, Australia, May 18, 2006--Beaulieu of Australia was recognized for leadership and innovation in business sustainability at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Sustainable Industries Awards held recently in Brisbane, Australia.
Boomer Survey Shows Big Appetite for Real Estate
Washington, DC, May 18, 2006--Baby boomers have a higher rate of homeownership than the national average and one out of four own more than one property, according to a new study of the largest generation in U.S. history commissioned by the National Associ
Dowling to Retire as StarNet President & CEO
Ridgefield, CT, May 18, 2006--At StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative’s annual meeting in Bal Harbour, Florida, Lori Dowling, president and CEO, announced her plans to retire in April 2007.
Jobless Claims Jump Last Week
Washington, DC, May 18, 2000--New jobless claims rose by 42,000 lst week as a partial government shutdown in Puerto Rico added 46,000 unadjusted claims, according to the Labor Department.
Survey: Consumers Adjusting to Higher Prices at th
Washington, DC, May 18, 2006 – While consumers have seemed resilient in the face of higher energy costs, a tipping point may soon be in sight.
Commercial Real Estate Continues Up
Washington, DC, May 18, 2006--The expanding economy is pulling commercial real estate along with it, creating strong demand for space. At the same time, institutional investors are returning to the market, according to a commercial market update and forec