Manufacturing Activity Cools in June
Tempe AZ, July 1--Manufacturers saw activity grow at a slightly less robust rate in June, as the strong prices they've been facing moderated a bit, said a report released today.
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Online Service Lags at Big Firms
New York, NY, July 1--The number of online transactions is growing exponentially, but many big companies still aren't tuned in to how much the Internet can make or break customer perceptions of the business.
Office Market Gaining Strength
New York, NY, July 1--The U.S. office real-estate market appears to be building strength, as employment growth led companies to take up more space in the second quarter than they have in more than three years, according to a new survey.
Sears to Acquire or Lease 61 Stores from Kmart and
Hoffman Estates, IL, June 30—Sears announced today it has agreed to acquire ownership or leasehold interest in up to 61 off-mall stores in key Sears markets from Kmart and Wal-Mart for approximately $620 million in cash.
Midwest Factory Activity Cools
Chicago, June 30--The Purchasing Management Association of Chicago index of area business activity fell to 56.4 in June on a seasonally adjusted basis from 68.0 in May.
EPA Close to Taking Action Against DuPont Over PFO
Washington, June 30--The EPA is close to deciding whether DuPont kept back health information from the government about perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which is used to make fluoropolymers, according to Asia Intelligence Wire.
RD Weis Buys Invironmentalists' NYC and Boston
Port Chester, NY, June 30--The Invironmentalists and RD Weis Companies are pleased to announce RD Weis Companies' intention to acquire certain assets in The Invironmentalists' New York, NY and Canton, MA locations.
Invista to Headquarter Two Units in Delaware
Wilmington, DL, June 30--Invista, the former DuPont Co. textiles and interiors business, said Tuesday night it will keep the headquarters for some of its operations in Delaware, saving 350 jobs, according to the News Journal.
Jaeckle to Distribute Nafco by Tarkett Line
Houston, TX, June 30—Nafco by Tarkett announced today that Jaeckle Wholesale, Inc., of Madison, Wis., has joined the Tarkett distribution family.
Saudi Group to Invest in Carpet Backing Facility i
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 30—The Mattex International Group, which is based in Jeddah, has announced a lease agreement with Dubai Techno Park for the occupation of 1,000,000 sq ft of land with a total investment of Dh4 00 million.