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Zacks Sell List Highlights: Coventry Health Care, AU Optronics Corp, Saks, Salix Pharmaceuticals

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:19:12 GMT

Business Wire - Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are currently members of the exclusive Zacks #5 Rank List – Stocks to Sell Now.

Hudson's Bay new CEO plans to rework operations, gain clarity on consumer's wants

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:12:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Hudson's Bay Co. leaders are going back to the drawing board as part of a plan to rework the 338-year-old company's operations from the bottom up, headed by its new chief executive officer.

BusinessWeek Announces Winners of 2008 International Design Excellence Awards

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:00:20 GMT

PRNewswire - The Balance Sport Wheelchair, fuseproject's One Laptop Per Child XO Laptop and frog design's LED light bulb were among the winners of the 2008 International Design Excellence Awards.

Zacks Industry Rank Analysis Highlights: Autonation, BJ's Wholesale Club, CarMax, Family Dollar Stores, The TJX Companies

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:58:50 GMT

Business Wire - Zacks.com releases the latest Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks featured in this week’s analysis...

Hudson's Bay Co. says former Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. president to take reins

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:27:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Jeffrey Sherman, who has held senior positions at some of the biggest names in American retailing including The Limited, Polo Ralph Lauren and Bloomingdales, has been chosen to manage the makeover of Hudson's Bay Co.

Canadian Tire unveils new 'small market store concept' designed specifically for rural markets

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:13:46 GMT

CNW Group - Canadian Tire opened the doors of its first two small market stores today with the grand opening of its store in Hearst, ON and the soft opening in Deep River, ON.

Granicus Announces National Digital Governance Award Winners

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:11:51 GMT

Business Wire - Granicus, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of solutions for government webcasting and public meeting management, announced the winners of the Digital Governance Awards today.

Sears Now Selling Dish Network's DTVPal(TM) Converter Box

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:01:43 GMT

PRNewswire - In preparation for America's transition to digital television on Feb. 17, 2009, Sears announced today that it will sell the DTVPal(TM) digital-to-analog converter box by DISH Network(R) in 511 of its full-line stores nationwide and at 194 Sears Dealer stores.

Winners in the Second Half: a Guide for Executives at the Top of Their Game Enables You to Feel Comfortable Exploring Opportunities Outside of Your Co

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:29:59 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/b2e625/winners_in_the_sec) has announced the addition of the "Winners in the Second Half: A Guide for Executives at the Top of their Game" report to their offering.

New American owners plan to freshen up the Bay, Zellers

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:29:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Hudson's Bay Co. has been bought by the owner of upscale American department store chain Lord & Taylor, which plans to expand its brand into Canada and give a fresh approach to both the Bay and Zellers.

Autodesk Announces Winners of Build Something Student Design Challenge

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:41:42 GMT

PRNewswire - Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) announced the winners of the Build Something Student Design Challenge, a design contest created to encourage the next generation of design professionals from around the world to showcase their skills using Autodesk digital technologies in industrial design, architecture, civil and mechanical engineering and 3D animation.

Sweepstakes Winners Receive New Del Webb Home

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:39:42 GMT

PRNewswire - The winners of the Del Webb "Home and Away" sweepstakes closed on their home, valued at more than $219,000, in Georgetown, Texas today.

Lincoln Financial Group(R)/National Forensic League National Speech Tournament Announces 22 Scholarship Winners

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:30:03 GMT

PRNewswire - More than 3,200 students from across the nation competed in the week-long Lincoln Financial Group(R)/National Forensic League National Speech Tournament from June 16-20 in Las Vegas.

Saks Fifth Avenue to Expand Palm Desert, California Location

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:05:32 GMT

Business Wire - Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) (“Saks” or the “Company”) today announced it plans to expand its existing 50,000 square foot Saks Fifth Avenue store in The Gardens of El Paseo in Palm Desert, California.

OneBeacon Insurance Announces 2008 Scholarship Award Winners

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:30:30 GMT

PRNewswire - OneBeacon Insurance Group recently announced the winners of its annual scholarship program. The 20 recipients...

Nordstrom to Open New Store at Macerich's Santa Monica Place

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:30:23 GMT

PRNewswire - Macerich(R) (NYSE: MAC) today announced Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, has signed a letter of intent to open a new Nordstrom store at Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, Calif.

Nordstrom to Open New Store at Santa Monica Place

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:00:31 GMT

PRNewswire - Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with Macerich(R) (NYSE: MAC) to open a new Nordstrom store at Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, Calif.

Sears and High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens Urge Kids 'Don't Just Go Back. Arrive.'

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:19:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Sears has teamed up with Vanessa Hudgens, the charismatic star of the smash hit Disney Channel film series High School Musical, to give teens and tweens the confidence to go back to school in style.

NCRLA Announces State Winners to Compete for National Philanthropy Award

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:13:43 GMT

Business Wire - North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) today announced three North Carolina restaurants are in the running for the national Restaurant Neighbor Award, a program by the National Restaurant Association that recognizes outstanding community service to be presented in Washington, D.C. , this September.

Sears 'Arrives' on the Social Networking Scene with Multiple Partnerships Aimed at Increasing User Engagement Among Teens and Tweens

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:01:06 GMT

PRNewswire - Sears has partnered with some of the biggest names in youth interactive marketing to ensure that their new back to school message, "Don't Just Go Back.

Three New Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Stores to Open In 2009

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:06:24 GMT

Business Wire - Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) (“Saks” or the “Company”), today announced it will open three new Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH (“OFF 5TH”) stores in 2009.

Winners of First e-Piano Junior Competition Revealed

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:03:43 GMT

Business Wire - The Minnesota International Piano-e-Competition is pleased to announce the winners of the first-ever e-Piano Junior Competition 2008.

GE Digital Cameras Nab Coveted Award from Sears Holdings

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:11:44 GMT

Business Wire - General Imaging Co., the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, has received a Sears Holdings Corporation Partners in Progress Award for excellent market performance in the digital imaging category.

Darby & Darby Wins $1.7 Million Verdict for Lucky Break Wishbone Corp. in Copyright Infringement Case Against Sears and Y&R

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:12:44 GMT

Business Wire - Seattle attorneys David Tellekson and Mark Walters of intellectual property law firm Darby & Darby recently won a $1.7 million verdict in actual damages and profits for their client, Lucky Break Wishbone Corporation of Seattle against Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Young & Rubicam (Y&R).

CIC and Wal-Mart Foundation Announce Winners of Wal-Mart College Success Awards

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:57:55 GMT

PRNewswire - The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Wal-Mart Foundation announced today the winners of the new Wal-Mart College Success Awards.

Toshiba to Announce Young Investigator Award Winners at Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Annual Meeting

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:05:24 GMT

Business Wire - Toshiba America Medical Systems:

Penton's National Real Estate Investor and Supermarket News Selected as 2008 Tabbie Award Winners

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:27:23 GMT

Business Wire - Penton Media today announced that two of its publications, National Real Estate Investor® and Supermarket News®, have been selected as 2008 Tabbie Award winners.

Macy's, Inc. 11th Annual Bag Hunger: 30 Million Pounds of Food Given in National Campaign

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:06:35 GMT

Business Wire - Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) store and support divisions today announced their 11th annual Partners in Time “Bag Hunger” summer national food campaign, benefiting many affiliates of America’s Second Harvest - The Nation’s Food Bank Network, the largest domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States.

JCPenney Reports June Sales

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:38:34 GMT

Business Wire - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 2.4 percent for the...

Kohl's Corporation Reports June Comparable Store Sales

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:37:03 GMT

Business Wire - Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) reported today that sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008 increased 10.9 percent over the five-week period ended July 7, 2007.

Nordstrom Reports June Sales

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:30:25 GMT

PRNewswire - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $731 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008, a decrease of 14.1 percent compared to sales of $851 million for the five-week period ended July 7, 2007.

Saks Incorporated Announces June Comparable Store Sales Increase of 1.9%

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:30:16 GMT

Business Wire - Retailer Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) (the “Company”) today announced that owned sales totaled $243.8 million for the five weeks ended July 5, 2008 compared to $237.6 million for the five weeks ended July 7, 2007, a 2.6% increase.

The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports Strong June 2008 Sales; Raises Second Quarter Outlook

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:23:22 GMT

Business Wire - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today reported June 2008 sales results. Sales for the...

Neiman Marcus, Inc. Reports June Revenues

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:21:35 GMT

Business Wire - Neiman Marcus, Inc. announced the following preliminary company-wide revenues for June 2008.

Macy's Partners with EnergyConnect to Help Reduce Electric Grid Strain During Northern California Heat Wave

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:12:59 GMT

Business Wire - EnergyConnect, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microfield Group, Inc. , and industry leader in innovative demand response technologies, today announced that its customer Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) curtailed over 2 Megawatt (MW) of electricity for 2 hours during a recent energy curtailment event called by PG&E on July 9th.

Inovis Named as a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings Corporation

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:09:50 GMT

Business Wire - Inovis today announced that it has been named a 2007 Partner in Progress for Sears Holdings Corporation.

Kmart Partners with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to Promote the Theatrical Release of THE DARK KNIGHT

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:28:16 GMT

Business Wire - Kmart® has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Comics, for a multi-channel entertainment marketing promotion supporting the July 18 release of the upcoming action-adventure, THE DARK KNIGHT.

Two Courion Customers Named Winners of the Info Security Products Guide 2008 Best Deployment Scenario Awards

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:16:34 GMT

Business Wire - Courion® Corporation, leaders in access management and compliance, today announced that Info Security Products Guide, a Silicon Valley Communications publication and the world’s leading publication on security-related products and technologies, has awarded two Courion customers their Best Deployment Scenario Awards in the “Identity Management” and “Compliance” categories respectively for their deployment of Courion’s Enterprise Provisioning Suite™ solution. Courion is the only vendor to have multiple customers recognized in this year’s awards.

Loblaw Launches First Environmental Flagship Superstore in Ontario

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:22:33 GMT

CNW Group - As one of the North American grocery leaders in energy management and alternate refrigeration approaches, Loblaw continues to lead the way in reducing its carbon footprint with the new Scarborough Loblaw Superstore launch - its first environmental flagship store in Ontario.

Microsoft Announces Imagine Cup 2008 Winners

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:54:54 GMT

PRNewswire - Microsoft Corp. today announced the winners of Imagine Cup 2008 at the Musee du Louvre, after a week of intense competition among finalists chosen from a pool of more than 200,000 students from over 100 countries and regions.

Teens "Get That Look" at JCPenney This Back-to-School Season

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:38:17 GMT

Business Wire - To kick off the Back-to-School season, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) will launch...

JCPenney Launches Dorm Life

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:30:20 GMT

Business Wire - Just in time for Back-to-School, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today launched Dorm...

2008 BMO Farm Family Award Winners Honoured at the Calgary Stampede

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:51:54 GMT

CNW Group - The 2008 BMO Farm Family Awards were presented today to 18 hard-working families who have made a difference in Alberta's agriculture industry.

Music and Denim Unite in Kohl's 2008 Back-to-School Campaign with Celebrity-Inspired Product Available Only at Kohl's

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:39:30 GMT

Business Wire - Kohl’s Department Stores today announced its 2008 back-to-school marketing campaign designed to appeal to a cross-generational group of shoppers. As part of Kohl’s (‘Inspired’) ‘Inspired by the Artists…worn by you’ campaign, strong-performing juniors’ and young men’s denim brands are connected with today’s most relevant musical artists, including: Lenny Kravitz and Levi’s; Avril Lavigne designing Abbey Dawn; Hayden Panettiere and Candie’s; Plain White T’s and Urban Pipeline; The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Tony Hawk; and Vanessa Carlton and So…

Sears Announces Relocation of Dealer Store in Port Alberni, British Columbia

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:43:39 GMT

CNW Group - Sears Canada today announced that the Dealer Store in Port Alberni, BC has relocated to 4644 Adelaide Street.

4 Million Babies Born Each Year in United States; $8 Million That Shows You Care About All of Them!

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:55:12 GMT

PRNewswire - -- As the incidence of premature birth rises in the U.S., Kmart's partnership with March of Dimes is steadfast.

Sears Announces Relocation of Dealer Store in Okotoks, Alberta

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:59:58 GMT

CNW Group - Sears Canada today announced that the Sears Dealer Store in Okotoks, Alberta has relocated to 27 Mc Rae Street (Bay B).

CompuCom Systems and its Canadian Subsidiary CCSI CompuCom Honored as Winners of Operational Excellence at 2008 Microsoft Channel Partner Summit

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:36:18 GMT

Business Wire - CompuCom Systems, Inc., a leading IT outsourcing company, together with its Canadian subsidiary, CCSI CompuCom, today announced that they have won the Operational Excellence Award at the 2008 Microsoft Channel Partner Summit.

Get That Look at JCPenney This Back-to-School Season

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:56:44 GMT

Business Wire - JCPenney delivers a full range of merchandise for an array of lifestyles this Back-to-School season with apparel and dorm décor offering the perfect mix of style, quality and smart prices.

NIRI Orange County Announces the Winners of Its 15th Annual Report Competition

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:19:25 GMT

Business Wire - The Orange County Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI OC) announced the winners of its 15th Annual Report Competition at its NIRI Awards Banquet on June 25 at the Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach, CA.

Kohl's and The World of Eric Carle Helping Kids in the Community

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:03:10 GMT

Business Wire - Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) is making the dog days of summer “bearable” with books from beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle.

Gold Winners Announced for the 2008 National Association for the Specialty Food Trade sofi(TM) Awards

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:43:21 GMT

Business Wire - The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade announced winners of the 36th annual sofi™ Awards for outstanding products of 2008 at its 54th Summer Fancy Food Show last night.

Semiconductor International Announces 2008 Editors' Choice Best Product Award Winners

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:25:47 GMT

Business Wire - Semiconductor International bestowed its 2008 Editors’ Choice Awards for excellence in semiconductor manufacturing on 20 commercially proven industry products (www.semiconductor.net/awards). These awards will be presented at a ceremony in San Francisco on Wednesday, July 16, during SEMICON West.

Janez Acquires La Jolla/Golden Triangle Property From Arden Realty for $56 Million

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:01:17 GMT

PRNewswire - San Diego-based Janez Group announced yesterday that it has acquired the 159,000-square-foot Genesee Executive Plaza at 9333 and 9339 Genesee Ave. in the La Jolla Golden Triangle area of San Diego for $56 million in a joint venture with PCCP, LLC, an integrated real estate finance and investment management firm based in El Segundo, Calif.

2008 Gerald Loeb Award Winners Announced by UCLA Anderson School of Management

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:42 GMT

Business Wire - Journalists from across the nation gathered tonight at New York City’s Cipriani 42nd Street for the 2008 Gerald Loeb Awards Banquet.