May Names Team to Head Marshall Field's Busine
New York, September 29--May Department Stores Co. parent of Lord & Taylor and David's Bridal, named the executive team to head its newly acquired Marshall Field's business.
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Wellman to Hike Polyester Staple Fiber Prices
Charlotte, NC, September 28--Wellman, Inc has announced, that effective with October 25, 2004 shipments, it will increase the price of all polyester staple fiber products for the apparel, home furnishings, nonwovens, industrial, and fiberfill markets by 3
Group Buys Massachusetts Retailer, Plans Expansion
Pittsfield, MA, September, 27--Former City Councilor Gary S. Grunin and his wife, Jean, have sold their two businesses to a family corporation involving Interprint CEO William Hines Sr., head of the "Jobs for Pittsfield" initiative.
Williams-Sonoma President to Retire in March
San Francisco, CA, September 23—Retailer Williams-Sonoma said Thursday that Patrick Cowell, president of the Williams-Sonoma brand, will retire in March 2005.
Milliken Earns Cleaner and Greener
Spartanburg, SC, September 24--Leonardo Academy’s Cleaner and Greener Program announces that Milliken & Company, with more than a century of sustainable stewardship, meets its stringent standards of certification.
Armstrong Gets 8th Extension from Bankruptcy Court
Lancaster, PA, Sep. 21--A bankruptcy court judge agreed to make sure that Armstrong's bankruptcy reorganization plan will remain the only proposal on the table for at least six more months, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Fed Raises Rates for Third Time in a Row
Washington, September 21--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point as expected, the third straight rise in a bid to keep a lid on inflation pressures despite some signs of economic softness.
Home Depot Makes Inroads in Mexico
Saltillo, Mexico, September 20-- Ricardo Saldivar, Home Depot’s top executive in Mexico says the country’s opportunities are endless.
Study on Chemical Used in Teflon Launched
Washington, September 17—According to Health & Medicine Week, about 300 people have agreed to participate in a 4-year study that aims to determine whether there are health risks associated with exposure to a chemical used to make Teflon.
Martha Stewart Asks to Go to Jail
New York, September 16--Martha Stewart said she wants to start serving her jail sentence for lying about a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible, so she can put her "nightmare" behind her and be home in time to plant her garden for spring.