Penney Cuts 475 Jobs
Plano, TX, Jan. 23--J.C. Penney said late Thursday that it will eliminate at least 475 jobs as it closes down a telemarketing facility, restructures corporate headquarters and reins in marketing expenses.
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Pakistan Carpets Do Well at Atlanta & Domotex
Lahore, Pakistan, Jan. 23--Pakistani carpets did well at both the Atlanta market and Domotex last week, according to Pakistan Press International.
DuPont CFO Pfeiffer to Lead Invista
Wilmington, DE, Jan. 23--DuPont Co. Chief Financial Officer Gary Pfeiffer will assume operating responsibility for the Invista unit until the completion of the unit's sale to Koch Industries Inc.
CPI Issues Report On Koch Industries
Briarcliff Manor, NY, Jan. 21--CPI Consulting Associates, Inc. announced today that it has published a detailed report on Koch Industries' global chemical operations.
ASCR Annual Meeting Slated for March
Millersville, MD, Jan. 22--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) will convene its 59th Annual Meeting March 10-13, 2004 in Colorado Springs, CO.
Leading Indicators Up
New York, Jan 22--Leading indicators rose in December.
Wickes Files Chapter 11
Vernon Hills, Il. Jan. 21—-Wickes Inc. announced that the Company filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11.
Interiors '04: It’s All About Collaboration
Washington, DC, Jan. 22--Organizations representing a broad variety of disciplines with an interest in, or affect on, the design of the built environment will provide exciting educational programs during Interiors 04.
Stewart Pleads Not Guilty
New York, NY, Jan. 20--Martha Stewart pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to securities fraud charges that could land her in jail, while prospective jurors were quizzed behind closed doors by a judge worried that their privacy not be violated by the high-profil
Housing Starts Rise
Washington, DC, Jan. 21--U.S. builders broke ground on new homes at a faster-than-expected pace in December, closing out the best year for housing since 1978 on an upbeat note, a government report showed on Wednesday.