Battle to Decide Sears Canada's Fate Ongoing
Toronto, Ontario, October 25, 2006--The fate of Sears Canada Inc. is set to be decided in a proxy battle between the Canadian retailer's U.S. parent company and a group of New York-based hedge funds.
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Laticrete Founder Funds University Scholarships
Bethany CT, October 25, 2006--Laticrete International founder and chairman emeritus, Dr. Henry M. Rothberg, has made a major financial contribution to fund 20 scholarships annually.
Reed Investing in Carpet Recycling Plant
Coventry, England, October 24, 2006--Britain’s leading events carpeting contractor, Reeds Carpeting, has made several dramatic new breakthroughs in its drive to eliminate post-show landfill wastage.
Azrock by Tarkett Recognizes Distributors
Houston, TX, October 24, 2006--Azrock by Tarkett recently recognized its distributors nationwide for their years of service.
BonaKemi USA Intros Hard Surface Cleaner
Aurora, CO, October 23, 2006--BonaKemi USA has added the new Bona Swedish Formula Hard Surface Floor Refresher to its Environmental Choice System for hard surface floor care.
Flooring America Retailer Weathers Storms, Floors
Manchester, NH, October 20, 2006--Through fires, floods, and down years in-between, Flooring America of Houston has endured with extraordinary grace and a special generosity of spirit.
Report: CEO and Directors' Pay Both Up Again
New York, NY, October 20, 2006--Median total compensation for outside (non-employee) directors of U.S. boards is higher than last year's median in all three major industry sectors covered in The Conference Board's annual study.
Ryland Group 3Q Earnings Off Over 25%
Calabasas, CA, October 19, 2006--Ryland Group Inc. after the closing bell Wednesday said third-quarter net income fell over 25% from a year earlier.
NRF: Holiday Shoppers Expect to Spend $800 Each
Washington, DC, October 18, 2006—With the average shopper expected to spend nearly $800 this year on holiday merchandise, retailers may be jingling all the way to the bank.
Help-Wanted Online Index Dips
New York, NY, October 18, 2006--New online job ads dropped slightly in September to 2,459,191, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.