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.
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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.
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.
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.
Strong Consumer Indicators Don’t Match Wal-Mart’s
New York, June 30--Consumer confidence may be surging, but tell it to companies like Wal-Mart, Target and General Motors.
Weyerhaeuser to Sell 304,000 Acres of Timberland
Federal Way, WA, June 30-- Weyerhaeuser will sell approximately 304,000 acres of timberlands in Georgia to four companies, officials announced today.
Kinder, Gentler Big-Box Stores Open in Suburbia
Gurnee, IL, June 29--A shopper-friendly crop of big-box stores is sprouting up in U.S. suburbs, featuring wider aisles and colorful signs, in contrast to the "stack-'em-high, sell-'em-cheap" model perfected by Wal-Mart.
Florida Retailer Plans Two New Stores
Pompano Beach Fl, June 29--One of the state's oldest and largest family owned furniture, floor covering retailers has Sarasota and Port Charlotte in its sights, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Earnings at UK’s Carpetright Up 31%
Rainham, England, June 29-- Carpetright Plc, Britain's largest carpet retailer, said annual profit climbed 31 percent after it cut prices to lure shoppers and reduced costs.
Tennant Sales Force Gains IICRC Certification
Minneapolis, MN, June 29--Tennant Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of surface maintenance equipment, today announced it has advanced to become the only such company to offer comprehensive carpet care solutions.