Retail Sales Decline by 0.2 Percent
Washington, Oct. 15--Retail sales fell for the first time in five months in September, driven down by a decline in the auto sector. Retail sales declined 0.2%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
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New Nebraska Furniture Mart Slated for Washington
Everett, WA, Oct 15--Executives from International Speedway Corp. a Florida company that develops racetracks for NASCAR and other motor-sports organizations, is returning to Washington this week to continue researching potential sites for a racetrack.
Oregon Zoo Elephants Get Rubber Floor
Portland, Oct. 15--Elephants at the Oregon Zoo have a new bounce in their step, thanks to nearly 51-thousand dollars in federal grants.
Martha Visits New Nebraska Furniture Mart Store
Kansas City, KS, Oct. 14--Martha Stewart talked briefly to the media about her legal troubles and her fans at a furniture store Friday.
Home Depot Renovates Web Site
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 13--Home Depot said Monday that it has gutted and renovated its Website in hopes of increasing online traffic and purchases.
Milliken To Close Two Textile Plants
Saluda, SC, Oct. 14--Textile maker Milliken and Co. says it will close two plants and cut roughly 240 jobs--a major blow to a textile stalwart that's been in the forefront of trying to protect the nation's textile industry, according to the Greenv
Wholesale Prices Edge Higher
Washington, DC, Oct. 10--Wholesale prices rose last month, but at a slower pace than in August, as the ability for businesses to raise prices remains weak despite recent acceleration in the economy.
Martha's Civil Case Will Proceed
New York, NY, Oct. 10--A judge hearing civil lawsuits against Martha Stewart denied prosecutors' attempts to keep her lawyers from interviewing 15 government witnesses, saying he was not going to "keep this civil case hanging in the air while you proc
Bruce Hardwood Closes Plant
Port Gibson, MS, Oct. 10--The Bruce Hardwood flooring plant in Claiborne County will close for good, eliminating about 140 jobs, a company spokesman said Wednesday, according to the Vicksburg Post.
Solutia Refinances Credit Facility
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 9--Solutia today announced that it has closed on a new revolving credit facility effective Oct. 8.