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Federated in Talks to Buy Marshall Fields

New York, NY, Apr. 15--Federated Department Stores Inc. the parent of Macy's and Bloomingdale's, said on Wednesday it was in talks to acquire Marshall Field's department stores from Target Corp.

Unifi Discontinues China Joint Venture Talks

Greensboro, NC, Apr. 14--Unifi, Inc. announced today that it has ceased joint venture discussions with the Guangdong Kaiping Polyester Enterprises Group and Guangdong Kaiping Chunhui Co., Ltd. in Kaiping, Guangdong, P.R. China.

Morelock Flooring Partners with Two Distributors

Bend, OR, Apr. 14--Morelock Flooring, a division of Millstone Industries, LLC, announced Tuesday its new partnership agreements with Hardwood Flooring Distributors (HFD) Goodfellow and FSC Flooring Distributors.

Consumer Prices Rise

Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Higher energy prices boosted overall U.S. consumer prices, but even excluding volatile food and energy costs consumer prices rose sharply.

Three Tandus Brands Win Antron Awards

Dalton, GA, Apr. 14--Each of Tandus' three floorcoverings brands--C&A Floorcoverings, Crossley Carpet Mills and Monterey Carpets--were honored March 25 in the 21st annual Antron Design Award competition.

Asbestos Bill to Get Senate Vote

Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Though even its backers admit its chances of passage remain slim, U.S. Senate Republican leaders intend to bring an insurer-backed asbestos bill to the floor the week of April 19.

EPA Honors Interface & Others

Washingon, DC, Apr. 14--EPA will recognize 29 individuals and organizations from around the world for outstanding efforts in protecting the Earth's climate and stratospheric ozone layer.