FieldTurf Selected for Metrodome Following Bankrup
Minneapolis, MN, Mar. 2--The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) announced today that it will move forward with the purchase and installation of "FieldTurf."
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Foamex International Announces Fourth Quarter and
Linwood, PA, Mar. 2--Foamex International Inc. today announced its 2003 fourth quarter and full-year financial results.
Monsanto Will Do Solutia's Cleanup in Sauget,
St. Louis, MO, Mar. 2--Monsanto Co. said Monday that it will do what is necessary to maintain an environmental cleanup in Sauget, and avoid government sanctions.
Furniture War Snarls Retailers, Consumers
New York, NY, Mar. 1--Crate & Barrel, J.C. Penney Co. Inc., Rooms to Go and more than 60 other retailers say the proposed furniture duty could double prices and turn off customers.
Construction Spending Slides
Washington, DC, Mar. 1--Spending on new construction slid unexpectedly in January, a Commerce Department report showed on Monday, reflecting continued weakness in commercial building.
Manufacturing Growth Slows
Tempe, AR, Mar. 1— Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the ninth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 28th consecutive month.
Spending, Income Rise
Washington, D.C., Mar. 1--Consumers' spending and income rose in January but the pace slowed. A decrease in taxes helped boost disposable personal income and the personal savings rate.
Home Depot Increases Share Repurchase Program
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 27-- Home Depot's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of seven cents per share and an increase in its authorized share repurchase program of $1 billion.
Mattsson Resigns From Tarkett
Farnham, Quebec, Feb. 27--Tarkett announced today that Ulf Mattsson has resigned as President and CEO of Tarkett Inc. to pursue other interests.
Kohl's 4Q Profit Off 12%
Menomonee Falls, WI, Feb. 27--Kohl's Corp. reported a 12% drop in fiscal fourth-quarter net income, hurt in part by weaker sales at stores open at least a year.