Retail Sales Rise
Washington, DC, July 15--America's shoppers emerged from a lull and got into the buying groove in June, driving up sales at the nation's retailers by 0.5 percent, the best showing in three months.
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Timing Of Asbestos Bill Uncertain
Washington, DC, July 16--An asbestos compensation bill could reach the Senate floor before September, the chamber's majority leader said Tuesday, but other senators and aides were skeptical it could be scheduled that soon.
Armstrong Watching Progress Of Asbestos Bill
Macon, GA, July 16--As Armstrong World Industries attempts to surface from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, some say a proposal to create a separate court for asbestos litigation may offer relief, according to the Macon Telegraph.
Pillowtex Lenders Extend Loan Agreement
Kannapolis, NC, July 15--Pillowtex Corp. said on Monday its term lenders have extended a forbearance agreement and decided not to take action following the company's default on interest and principal payments.
Home Depot Testing Self-Checkout
Miami, FL, July 15--Home Depot has a new project for its do-it-yourself aficionados: do-it-yourself checkout, according to South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
North Carolina Recycling Group Thinks Out Of The B
Ashville, NC, July 14--Cleaning up the environment is sometimes a balancing act, as reported in the Ashville Daily-Times.
Home Depot Shares Upgraded To Buy
New York, NY, July 11--Home Depot Inc., the home improvement retailer, has made some improvements in its own house, making it a "far better" company than last year, according to Banc of America Securities LLC.
Increasing Job Opportunities At Big Boxes
Atlanta, GA, July 14--Perhaps it's a reaction to the threat of terrorism. Maybe it's Martha Stewart's influence. Or the popularity of TV shows such as Trading Spaces and While You Were Out, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Iowa Retailer Ar-Jay Expands
Cedar Rapids, IA, July 11--A major expansion of Ar-Jay Building Center beginning this week will bring the company's Comfort Living Center and Carpets Plus of Iowa locations under the same roof, according to the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Wholesale Prices Up In June
Washington, DC, July 11--After dropping for two months in a row, wholesale prices went up by 0.5 percent in June, largely reflecting sharply higher costs for gasoline and other energy products.