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Minneapolis, MN, Feb. 20--Avery Sports Turf, Inc., an artificial turf manufacturer, today announced that Avery does not anticipate any adverse effects from the recent announced bankruptcy filing of SRI Sports.
Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 19--DuPont Co. may use some of the $4.4 billion of proceeds from the sale of its Invista fibers unit for small acquisitions, DuPont's chief executive said on Thursday.
New York, NY, Feb. 19--The investment office of the AFL-CIO has been pressing General Electric Co. and Home Depot Inc. to drop Kenneth Langone from their boards since September.
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 19--When it comes to customer satisfaction, Kmart Holding Corp. still sits at the bottom of the barrel among department and discount stores.
Bentonville, AR, Feb. 19--Wal-Mart Stores’ fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose 8.5% amid steady sales growth.
Chattanooga, TN, Feb. 18--Dan Frierson, chairman and CEO of The Dixie Group, said Tuesday that the Chattanooga-based carpet maker is starting a new era.
New York, Feb 19--A key economic forecasting gauge advanced a strong 0.5 percent in January, suggesting that the economy will expand further in coming months.
Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 18--Interface, Inc. today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2003.
Leander, TX, Feb. 17--AstroTurf-maker Southwest Recreational Industries Inc., which installed an artificial playing surface at the Louisiana Superdome, has filed for bankruptcy protection and is going out of business.
Washington, DC, Feb. 18--Home construction took its first fall in five months in January, making a larger-than-expected drop that was accompanied by a decrease in building permits.