Developers Diversified Rooftop Solar Program Named Best-of-the-Best by ICSC

By Champion in : News // May 24 2010

LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Developers Diversified Realty Corporation (NYSE: DDR) today announced that the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) presented the company with the “Best-of-the-Best” award during the industry’s largest annual …(continued)…

Consumer Confidence in Home Prices Exceeds Zillow Property Valuations

By Champion in : News // May 24 2010

Consumer confidence toward their home’s worth was mixed across the country in the Zillow Q110 homeowner confidence survey.

But nationally, only 50% of homeowners thought their property value decreased during the past year, when in reality, Zillow said 65% …(continued)…

Home Depot Raises Profit Outlook

By Champion in : News // May 24 2010

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — No. 1 U.S. home-improvement retailer Home Depot Inc. said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit rose a better-than-expected 41% after U.S. comparable sales saw their first increase in more than four years.

The company also …(continued)…

Pottery Barn same-store sales jump 23.3% in 1Q

By Champion in : News // May 24 2010

SAN FRANCISCO — Aided by a 23.3% same-store sales gain at its Pottery Barn stores, retailer Williams-Sonoma reported a first-quarter profit of $19.5 million.

The quarterly profit, which equals 18 cents per share, reversed a net loss of …(continued)…