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JCPenney Has Strong March Sales

Plano TX, Apr. 8--JC Penney Company reported today that comparable department store sales increased 11.4 percent for the five weeks ended April 3, 2004.

Invista Purchase Price Lowered

Wilmington, DE, Apr. 6--DuPont today announced that KED Fiber Ltd. and KED Fiber, LLC, subsidiaries of Koch Industries, have advised DuPont that they intend to accelerate the closing of the sale of Invista to April 30.

Home Depot Names Senior VP

Atlanta, GA, Apr. 8--The Home Depot announced it has named Brad Shaw as senior vice president of Corporate Communications and External Affairs.

Costco March Sales Up

Issaquah, WA, Apr. 8--Costco Wholesale sales jumped 11 percent in March at stores open at least a year.

FieldTurf in Talks With Tarkett Group

Paris and Montreal, Apr. 8--FieldTurf Inc. and Tarkett are poised for an historic announcement. Talks between the two companies regarding a strategic alliance have resulted in a letter of intent, signed March 4, 2004.

Wal-Mart Sales Up

Bentonville, AR, Apr. 8--Wal-Mart reported March sales Thursday that came in at the high end of its earlier guidance, boosted by strong demand for Easter merchandise and clothes.

CRI Meets With Chinese Officials

Dalton, GA, Apr. 7--U.S. textile, retail and apparel manufacturing representatives, including the Carpet & Rug Institute, met with high level Chinese government officials.