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Home Depot Using Technology To Improve Stores

Atlanta, GA, June 6--Home Depot Inc. is counting on technology upgrades to improve store productivity and customer service, its chief executive said on Thursday

DuPont Supports Science Based EPA Regulatory Proce

Wilmington, DL, June 5—DuPont today reaffirmed its support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) plans to conduct a science-based risk assessment for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

Shareholder’s Push For Burlington Equity Panel Den

Washington, DC, June 6--A Bankruptcy Court turned back a push from one of Burlington Industries Inc.'s largest shareholders to establish an equity committee in the textile company's Chapter 11 case.

Martha Steps Down As Chairman, CEO

New York, NY, Jun. 5--Martha Stewart said on Wednesday she was quitting as chairman and chief executive of her company, hours after she was indicted on obstruction of justice charges.

Aaron Rents Elects David L. Kolb Director

Atlanta, GA, Jun. 5--Aaron Rents, Inc. today announce that David L. Kolb has been elected to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors. Kolb is Chairman of the Board of Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Poll Shows Consumer Confidence Rise

New York, NY, Jun. 5--Overall consumer confidence rose last week for the second consecutive week, according to the latest ABC News/Money Magazine poll.

Iran's Share of World Carpet Sales Down

Tehran, Iran, Jun. 5--Iran's share of world carpet trade has sharply decreased from 55 percent to 28 percent with international producers taking the lead from Iranians by producing cheaper carpets with higher quality, the IRNA reported from Tehran, qu