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Atlanta, September 22 - The Home Depot has committed $3 million to aid in the rebuilding efforts of communities in Florida and other areas that have been battered by Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan.
Columbus, OH, September 20 - Half of all US primary household shoppers visit a Wal-Mart store on a monthly basis, reports Retail Forward in the company's newest Wal-Mart World program report, Wal-Mart Shopper Update.
Chicago,IL, September 20-- J.C. Penney could purchase as many as 40 stores from the new owners of Mervyn's in a move that could notably downsize the Mervyn's chain while helping Penney expand its off-mall store base.
Chattanooga, TN, September 15 --The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that, due to threats posed by Hurricane Ivan, it has temporarily suspended operations at its carpet manufacturing and distribution facilities located in Atmore and Saraland, Alabama, as of no
Dalton, GA, September 14--Tandus Group, Inc. reported earnings for the second quarter and six months year-to-date ended July 31, 2004 for its Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., and subsidiaries.
Cincinnati, OH, September 14—Federated Department Stores said it will convert all of its regional department stores to the Macy's nameplate.
Atlanta, GA, September 14--Home Depot has said that it has agreed to sell $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 3.75% Senior Notes due 2009 through an institutional private placement.
Danbury, CT, September 13--Fire department personnel tore down a warehouse packed with highly flammable flooring materials after a Sunday morning blaze sent plumes of thick smoke billowing into the air, according to the Danbury News-Times.
Greensboro, NC, September 8 - Syngenta, a world-leading agribusiness, recently applied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for registration of Prevel carpet treatment, a new product currently in development.
Washington, September 8--Greater than expected sales of existing homes in the first seven months of the year will help set a record for annual existing-home sales in 2004, according to the National Association of Realtors.