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Federated Names Anne MacDonald Chief Marketing Off

Cincinnati, OH, February 21, 2006--Federated Department Stores today announced that Anne MacDonald will join the company as its chief marketing officer and president of the Macy's corporate marketing division.

Home Depot Moves to Expand Online Business

Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2006--Home Depot has a bold vision to expand its online sales, including plans to broadcast live product demonstrations and how-to infomercials on its web site, automation of special-order sales, and new catalogs focused on categ

Simply Floored Offers New Online Resources

Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2006 -– Simply Floored now offers consumers a variety of online resources for learning about home flooring options and selecting the right type of flooring for their lifestyle and design preferences.

Feltex IH Earnings Drop

Wellington, New Zealand -- Troubled carpet maker Feltex has reported a drop in first-half profit of nearly 200 per cent, but was cautiously optimistic about its outlook following a drastic restructure.

USGBC Partners on New Standard

Washington, DC, February 20, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will partner with two national construction associations to create new green-building standards.

Federated Selling 15 Stores

Cincinnati, OH, February 17, 2006--Federated Department Stores said Friday it has agreed to sell 15 department stores located in Maryland, Ohio, Connecticut and California to Australian real estate conglomerate Westfield Group.

New Zealand’s Cavalier 1H Earnings Off

Wellington, New Zealand, February 17, 2006--Textiles and carpet maker Cavalier Corp. Ltd., Friday posted a sharply lower fiscal first half net profit due to "softer and challenging conditions" faced by the company's carpet and wool businesses.