Sears to Open Virtual Showroom on Second Life
Hoffman Estates, IL, January 8, 2007--Sears Holdings is looking to connect with consumers in a new way and drive sales of home goods by opening a showroom on online universe Second Life.
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InformeDesign Releases Implications on Space Synta
Washington, DC, January 5, 2007--InformeDesign recently released a new issue of Implications, a monthly newsletter on design and human behavior, that examines the field of space syntax.
IWT Tesoro Names CFO and National Sales Manager
Westport, CT, January 4, 2007--IWT Tesoro Corp., a wholesale distribution of ceramic tiles, has named David Whitwell as its new chief financial officer.
Initial Jobless Claims Up 10,000
Washington, DC, January 4, 2007-- The number of workers filing for state unemployment benefits for the first time rose by 10,000 to 329,000 in the week ended December 30, the highest amount since November 25.
Online Holiday Spending Up 26%
Reston, VA, January 4, 2007--Online consumer non-travel (retail) spending rose 26% during the holiday season (November 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006).
Mortgage Applications Increased in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, January 3, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 29.
Seminars, Social Events Enhance Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, January 3, 2007--Attendees to the Las Vegas Market at World Market Center continue to discover new product, insight, information and contacts with the Market's expanding and comprehensive offerings.
Chain Store Sales Up 2.8% from Year Ago
New York, NY, January 3, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended December 30 rose 2.8% from the year-ago period, according to a survey released Wednesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers. and UBS Securities.
Lennar Brings MW Housing into Joint Venture
Miami, FL, January 2, 2007--Lennar Corp. and LNR Property Corp. said on Monday they would bring MW Housing Partners into their LandSource strategic joint venture, for which they will get about $660 million each.
ASCR Restructures Volunteer Councils
Columbia, MD, December 29, 2006--ASCR International, the restoration industry association, has completed the first step in a major restructuring of its industry councils.