| United Group clears hurdle on $160M Troy project The United Group of Cos., Inc. cleared a hurdle today toward bankrolling the first phase of a $160 million development in downtown Troy, N.Y., that would include student housing, retail stores, condominiums and a movie theater. bizjournals.com |
Hunger in U.S. at a 14-Year High The number of Americans who lacked access to sufficient food shot up to its highest point since the government began surveying, the Agriculture Department reported. nytimes.com |
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers posts 26% profit bump in 3Q on stronger sales Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc., the Hampstead-based retailer, said Wednesday net income for the third quarter rose 26 percent to $11.7 million, or 63 cents a share. bizjournals.com |
Taiwan company Kemflo International buys Yakima Products Kemflo International Inc. has completed the acquisition of Yakima Products Inc. bizjournals.com |
Grocery chains collect Haiti donations Several area grocery store chains have created programs to collect donations for relief efforts in Haiti. bizjournals.com |