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Commercial Real Estate Improving With Record Inves

Washington, DC, March 15, 2006--Rising demand for space is improving commercial real estate markets, and investment dollars flowed into commercial sectors at record levels in 2005, according to the latest Commercial Real Estate Outlook of the National Ass

Sears 4Q Earnings Double

Hoffman Estates, IL, March 15, 2006--Sears reported fourth-quarter net earnings more than doubled to $648 million, or $4.03 a share, in the quarter ended Jan. 28, up from $309 million, or $3.09 a share, a year earlier.

NRF Retail Sales Index Up 7.2% in February

Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for February (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a solid 7.2 percent over last year and decreased 0.4 percent seasonally a

UK’s Floors 2 Go Shares Fall

London, England, March 15, 2006--News that the market remains challenging led wood and laminate flooring specialist Floors 2 Go sharply lower today.

Chain Store Sales Inch Up Last Week

New York, NY, March 14, 2006--Chain store sales rose in the latest week for the fourth week in a row as spring-like weather nationwide brought shoppers out, according to a report on Tuesday.

Retail Sales Off 1.3% in February

Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Retail sales fell 1.3% in February for their sharpest decline in six months, according to the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.