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Judge Strikes Down Retiree Health Care Regulation

Philadelphia, PA, March 31—-A Federal judge Wednesday barred the government from allowing companies to provide younger retirees with better health care benefits than they give to older ones who qualify for Medicare.

Saks May Be Contemplating Spin-Off

New York, March 31--Shares of Saks Inc. soared nearly 8 percent Wednesday amid a published report that said the department store operator plans to keep its Saks Fifth Avenue division and is lining up buyers for its regional mid-price department store grou

StonExpress Becomes StarNet Vendor

Decatur, GA, March 31--The StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative recently named STONEXPRESS Inc. as a vendor in the group’s growing network.

4Q GDP Growth Remains at 3.8%

Washington, DC, March 30—Gross Domestic Product grew at an inflation-adjusted annualized rate of 3.8 percent in the fourth quarter, according to Commerce Department estimates.

Home Decorators Collection to Open 65 Retail Locat

Hazelwood, MO, March 30-- Home Decorators Collection, a company, which has focused on catalogs, is expanding into new territory, with plans to open 65 retail stores across the United States within the next five years.

Internet Becoming Primary Marketing Tool for Resid

Golden, CO, March 30--ServiceMagic, Inc. said that approximately 31,000 residential contractors and home service professionals are now marketing their services on the Internet through its online marketplace.

Texas Retailer Expands

Floresville, TX, March 30--Angell Flooring has continued to expand its inventory, which is now being displayed in a brand-new showroom, according to the Wilson County, Texas News.