Witex Names New Distribution Partner
Kennesaw, GA, Feb. 4--PTS has joined Witex's growing team of distribution partners.
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Federated Names Division Executives
Cincinnati, OH, Feb. 4--Federated Department Stores Inc. announced executive promotions on Tuesday.
Martha Trial Update
New York, NY, Feb. 4--The government's star witness against Martha Stewart testified Tuesday that Stewart's stockbroker ordered him to pass a tip on ImClone Systems stock to her just before she dumped her shares in the company.
Federated Raises Outlook
Cincinnati, OH, Feb. 3--Federated Department Stores Inc., parent of Macy's and Bloomingdale's, on Tuesday reported a 5.5 percent jump in January sales at stores open at least a year, and raised its fourth-quarter earnings forecast.
Noble Investments Gives Q.E.P. Stock "Buy" Rating
Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 2--Noble International Investments, Inc. today announced the commencement of independent coverage of Q.E.P. Inc. with a "Buy" recommendation and a twelve-month price target of $17.50.
Textiles Firms Team Up To Protect U.S. Jobs
Spartanburg, SC, Feb. 3--Leaders of the domestic textile industry Thursday warned all candidates for federal office this year to either commit to protect U.S. manufacturing or face rejection at the polls by both employer and employee, according to the Gre
Lowe's Closes Deal to Sell Contractor Yards
Mooresville, NC, Feb. 2--Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today it has finalized the transaction, previously announced on November 21, 2003, to sell 26 commodity-focused locations operating under The Contractor Yard banner.
Lowe's Names New Executive Vice President
Mooresville, NC, Feb. 2--Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today the promotion of Gregory M. Bridgeford to executive vice president of Business Development.
Georgia-Pacific Posts Profit
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 3--Forest products company Georgia-Pacific Corp. reported a quarterly profit compared with a year-ago loss on strong results from its building materials unit.
Universal Forest Products' Earnings Up
Grand Rapids, MI, Feb. 2--Universal Forest Products, Inc. today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 27, 2003 that exceeded its internal targets for sales and earnings growth.