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Business Inventories Up 0.1%

Washington, DC, July 15—-Business inventories rose 0.1% in May, to $1.3 billion, according to a Commerce Department report.

Solutia to Continue Alabama Cleanup

St. Louis, MO, July 14--Solutia says that, at least for now, it will continue a costly environmental cleanup in Anniston, Alabama, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Shareholders Approve Federated, May Merger

Cincinnati, OH, July 14--With the deal one step closer to completion, Federated Department Stores Inc.'s top executive says he's eager to see rival May Department Stores Co. absorbed into his company.

Builders Urge Congress to Modernize Endangered Spe

Wahington, DC, July 14--The nation’s home builders called on Congress today to update and modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in order to protect the environment and allow local communities to grow and thrive.

CPI Unchanged in June

Washington, DC, July 14--Consumer prices in June were unchanged as energy prices actually fell, according to a Labor Department report.

Feltex Director Resigns Over Staff Severance Packa

Wellington, New Zealand, July 14--The $1.2 million severance of four senior Feltex managers has led to a falling out in the boardroom of the troubled carpet maker, according to the New Zealand Business Herald.

Retail Sales Up 1.7%

Washington, DC, July 14--Retail sales were up a seasonally adjusted 1.7 percent in June, on a rebound in automobile sales, according to the Commerce Department.

Florida Retailer a No-Frills Interior Designer

Fort Myers, FL, July 14--Larry Landberg could add the interior decorator title to his business, but the lifelong floor covering and window treatment specialist prefers to keep it simple, according to the News-Press.