Sears Cuts Headquarters Jobs
Hoffman Estates, IL, April 27--Sears has started a major wave of layoffs at its in the wake of last month's merger with Kmart Holding Corp.
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Home Depot Leases Warehouse Space in Chicago Area
Atlanta, GA, April 27--Home Depot signed a lease for a new 800,000 square foot distribution center in Bolingbrook, Illinois, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune. The company will now have 3 million square feet of warehouse space under lease in th
Steve Cratch Joins Penn Wood Products Company
East Berlin, PA, April 27--Steve Cratch has been named Sales & Marketing Representative for Penn Wood Products Company.
US Xpress Reports 1Q Loss
Chattanooga, TN, April 26--U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. reported a loss in the first quarter, due largely to a seasonal downturn in demand for freight transport.
Lanxess Reduces Losses in 2004
Frankfurt, Germany, April 26--Chemical company Lanxess AG announced that it narrowed its net loss last year and said it was preparing a restructuring drive.
Woolrich Debuts Rugs with Sphinx by Oriental Weave
Woolrich, PA, April 26-—Woolrich, Inc., well known for its apparel and other products for outdoor enthusiasts since 1830, is partnering with Sphinx by Oriental Weavers to produce the Woolrich Summerstone Falls collection of area rugs.
Consumer Confidence Off In April
New York, NY, April 26--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in March, lost more ground in April.
Stanley Furniture Earnings Up in 1Q
Stanleytown, VA, April 26--Stanley Furniture Co. Inc. reported an increase in first quarter earnings, helped by higher sales and improved operating efficiencies.
Colorado Flooring America Member Awards Big Screen
Colorado Springs, CO, April 26--Carl Mallery of Colorado Springs is the owner of a new 32" Sony flat screen television, thanks to his entry in the semi-annual Customer Thank You Giveaway, sponsored by Flooring America.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, April 26--Chain store retail sales slipped in the latest week, as cooler weather slowed the demand for spring apparel and other seasonal goods.