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Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, May 9, 2006--Chain store sales slipped in the latest week after a strong gain the previous week, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Gov's' Wives, Habitat Start Homebuilding E

Mobile, AL, May 9, 2006--Before sunrise this morning, three governors' spouses joined dozens of women volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity build site to kick off the First Families Building Homes Across America program.

Small-Business Optimism Up in April

Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--Small-business optimism rose last month, reversing March’s slump by more than two points to 100.1 (1986=100) and returning to its historical levels, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends report.

Solutia Bankruptcy Lengthens

St. Louis, MO, May 9, 2006--Shifting deadlines and a pair of unresolved legal disputes indicate that the bankruptcy reorganization of Solutia Inc., is taking longer than the chemical maker had anticipated.

Unifi Announces Proposed Offering

Greensboro, NC, May 9, 2006--Unifi said it plans to commence a private placement offering of $225 million of Senior Secured Notes due 2014.

Masland Intros New Wilton Runners

Mobile, AL, May 8, 2006--Masland has introduced two new patterns, Harlequin and Brighton; both are woven using a four-frame Wilton weaving process that allows expanded color combinations and assures pattern detail.

ServiceMaster Posts 1Q Loss

Downers Grove, IL, May 8, 2006--The ServiceMaster Company today announced a first quarter net loss, reflecting losses from businesses it is about to sell or has already exited.

Yahoo Upgrades Web Advertising System

Sunnyvale, CA, May 8, 2006--Yahoo Inc., is set to introduce today a long-delayed upgrade to its Web search advertising system, setting the stage for a face off with Web search leader Google Inc., later this year.