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West Point, GA, June 2--WestPoint Stevens Inc. filed for protection from its creditors in federal bankruptcy court, joining the raft of textile makers forced to restructure because of overseas competition and excessive debt.
Wilmington, DE, June 2-—E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. has increased its offer for the rest of DuPont Canada Inc. to C$21.75 a share from C$ 21.00.
Raleigh, NC, June 2--Sweden's new Raleigh, North Carolina based consulate will offer traditional consular services as well as promote economic cooperation, trade and investments and cultural exchange programs between the Carolinas and Sweden.
Lancaster, PA, June 2--Armstrong World Industries on Friday received bankruptcy-court approval of the disclosure statement outlining terms of its Chapter 11 reorganization plan.
Charlotte, N.C. - May 30 - At Lowe’s annual shareholders meeting, company president Robert Niblock made it clear that the nation’s second largest home channel retailer does not mind pushing higher priced items in order to maintain a higher image in the mi
Washington, D.C., June 2--Spending on construction projects around the country slowed in April to the lowest level in four months as builders coped with the lackluster economic recovery.
Atlanta, GA, May 30--Home Depot plans to repurchase up to $500 million of stock, citing its "strong cash position and stellar financial condition."
Lakeland, FL, May 30--Scotty's Inc. will close two more stores Saturday, including its North Lakeland outlet, to redevelop the properties for other retail businesses, the company announced Wednesday, according to the Lakeland Ledger.
DALTON, GA, May 30--Barry Kelley has joined Oriental Weavers of America as vice president of marketing, merchandising and creative services, a newly created position.
Atlanta, GA, May 30--Home Depot will hold its annual meeting in Chicago, the first time in its history the gathering will take place outside metro Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.