Senator Calls for Investigation of Chinese Logging
Washington, DC, November 30, 2006--A Democratic senator asked the Bush administration to investigate Chinese logging practices that he said have hurt U.S. producers of hardwood used in furniture.
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Moody's Changes Servicemaster Rating
New York, NY, November 30, 2006--Moody's Investors Service changed the rating outlook of ServiceMaster Co. to negative from stable after the company said it might put itself up for sale.
Weekly Jobless Claims Up
Washington, DC, November 30, 2006--The number of workers applying for first-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose by 34,000 to 357,000 for the week ending Nov. 25, according to the Labor Department.
Three New Leasing Executives Join World Market Cen
Las Vegas, NV, November 29, 2006--John Harrison and Sheri Makransky have joined World Market Center as leasing managers and Kathy Kroger has joined the Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center as a leasing manager.
Sears Holdings Ups Stake in Sears Canada
Hoffman Estates, IL, November 29, 2006--Sears Holdings Corp. said Tuesday it acquired a total of 17.8 million common shares of Sears Canada.
Winners of 5th Tile of Spain Awards Named
Onda, Spain, November 28, 2006-- Winners of the fifth annual Tile of Spain Architecture and Interior Design Awards have been named.
H.B. Fuller Signs Separation Agreement with CEO
St. Paul, MN, November 27, 2006--H.B. Fuller said it has signed a separation agreement on Nov. 20 with Al Stroucken, its chairman, president and chief executive officer, related to his previously announced resignation.
Online Spending Up 42% Friday
Reston, VA, November 27, 2006--Black Friday, known for being one of the busier offline consumer shopping days of the year, saw particularly high online sales with $434 million spent, up 42 percent versus last year, according to comScore.
WarmlyYours Debuts Mirror Defogger
Lake Zurich, IL, November 22, 2006--WarmlyYours, a leading designer and manufacturer of home comfort solutions, has added the ClearlyYou mirror defogger to its popular “Bathroom Spa Package.”
Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Floor Covering Store
Upper Marion, PA, November 21, 2006--Firefighters in Montgomery County spent Monday night battling a large fire at a carpet store, King Carpet Mart at 1220 Dekalb Pike.