Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from October 5 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from October 5 2004

Bangor, Pa., company has contract to make baseball team's new clothing.
October 5, 2004

The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa., Retail Watch column.
October 5, 2004

Overcapacity prompts Krispy Kreme to shut down plant in Ravenna, Ohio.
October 5, 2004

Samsung teams with Kent State University in Ohio for liquid crystal research.
October 5, 2004

AirTran chief takes a swipe at Delta's plan to boost Atlanta flight schedule.
October 5, 2004

Delta aims for soaring service reputation in government rankings.
October 5, 2004

EarthLink to offer new Internet-based phone service.
October 5, 2004

Cousins Properties plans 31-story tower for Buckhead district of Atlanta.
October 5, 2004

Beaumont, Texas-based Lamar Bank completes merger with MidSouth Bancorp.
October 5, 2004

SBC Communications starts new Internet-based service.
October 5, 2004

Stage, lighting provider settles into new home in Bridgeport, Conn.
October 5, 2004

San Francisco expert tells companies to choose a name carefully.
October 5, 2004

St. Louis jet service wins Navy contract.
October 5, 2004

Boulder, Colo., retailer to carry full line of athletic training aids.
October 5, 2004

Sarasota, Fla., airport authority offers president incentive-filled contract.
October 5, 2004

Manatee County, Fla., builder wants to speed up development-impact review.
October 5, 2004

Future Builders helps Manatee County, Fla., students craft careers.
October 5, 2004

Billings, Mont., auto auction closes.
October 5, 2004

Maryland commissioner rejects plan concerning Blue Cross, Shield of Delaware.
October 5, 2004

Efforts to reform malpractice system heats up in Maryland.
October 5, 2004

Regional sports channels can be a gamble for professional teams.
October 5, 2004

Walnut Creek, Calif.-area grocery talks take new route.
October 5, 2004

PeopleSoft surpasses forecast.
October 5, 2004

Livermore, Calif., entrepreneur sees green with tea business.
October 5, 2004

Charlotte, N.C., college offers hacker training in effort to bolster security.
October 5, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith column.
October 5, 2004... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 5--Charlotte apartment giant Summit Properties Inc. has agreed to merge with one of the nation's largest multifamily real estate investment trusts. ...

US Airways' managers, nonunion workers to see up to 10 percent pay cuts.
October 5, 2004

American Airlines to cut pair of routes; AirTran to add Dallas-area service.
October 5, 2004

Blockbuster CEO fights to convince Viacom to swap shares for stock.
October 5, 2004

Backing for new Arlington, Texas, stadium nears $1 million.
October 5, 2004

Michigan casino ballot proposal enjoys substantial lead in poll.
October 5, 2004

GM has plans to lift sales in Iraq.
October 5, 2004

Michigan Medicaid managed-care pacts end 2 health plans.
October 5, 2004

Kmart has retailing strategy, at long last.
October 5, 2004

Detroit Free Press Tom Walsh column.
October 5, 2004

Detroit Free Press Mike Wendland column.
October 5, 2004

Detroit-based group discusses way to grow black female-owned businesses.
October 5, 2004

Grand Rapids, Minn., tree service workers decertify.
October 5, 2004

AutoNation eyes luxury car dealerships.
October 5, 2004

Office Depot begins search for CEO.
October 5, 2004

American Airlines sees record number of passengers in September.
October 5, 2004

PlainsCapital Bank opens another office in Fort Worth, Texas.
October 5, 2004

Delta Air Lines to exit Fort Worth, Texas-area airport; AirTran to expand.
October 5, 2004

Texas helicopter firms win Border Patrol contracts.
October 5, 2004

Fort Worth, Texas-based magazine sold to New York publisher.
October 5, 2004

RadioShack now in charge of wireless phone kiosks at Sam's Club.
October 5, 2004

Fort Worth, Texas, shoe store to close.
October 5, 2004

Texas-based video game retailer buys back 6.1 million shares.
October 5, 2004

With Bank of America, FleetBoston merger, bank executive's star rises.
October 5, 2004

Bush promise on nothing-down mortgages could cost taxpayers $500 million.
October 5, 2004

Canadian drug vendor wins deals with 2 states.
October 5, 2004

The Boston Globe Boston Capital column.
October 5, 2004

Sixty-five IPOs fuel hopes for a revival.
October 5, 2004

Buyers, sellers find deals at Harrisburg, Pa.-area consignment clothing shops.
October 5, 2004

Long-ailing Pennsylvania farmers rejoice as pork prices rise.
October 5, 2004

The Hartford sends its Omaha, Neb., crop insurance business to Wells Fargo.
October 5, 2004

Incentives to be offered for Connecticut homeowners installing solar systems.
October 5, 2004

Claims totals from 4 hurricanes could top $23 billion, reached in 1992.
October 5, 2004

SBC is latest Baby Bell to offer unified messaging to residential customers.
October 5, 2004

AT&T will likely cut 6,000 workers.
October 5, 2004

The Record, Hackensack, N.J., openings and expansions column.
October 5, 2004

Teens' ethics answers to business poll found worrisome.
October 5, 2004

East Rutherford, N.J., development project gets final approvals from state.
October 5, 2004

Honeywell to pay $2.15 million to settle age-discrimination suit.
October 5, 2004

Court limits number of picketers at Saddle Brook, N.J., manufacturing plant.
October 5, 2004

Bill would let New Jersey towns limit their open space.
October 5, 2004

Houston Chronicle computing column.
October 5, 2004

Houston Chronicle Moneymakers column.
October 5, 2004

Houston lumber manager loved job.
October 5, 2004

Supreme Court rejects Morris Communications' appeal over golf scores.
October 5, 2004

Head of Jacksonville, Fla., visitors bureau bound for New Orleans job.
October 5, 2004

Applebee's franchisee closes 12 restaurants.
October 5, 2004

Senior chairman of Kansas City, Mo.-based banking firm announces retirement.
October 5, 2004

Workers installing glass walls create their own art at Kansas City, Mo., museum.
October 5, 2004

Lima, Ohio, workshop focuses on Disney business secrets.
October 5, 2004

Kentucky governor's insurance plan includes incentive payments to non-smokers.
October 5, 2004

Macon, Ga., industrial authority plans property purchase.
October 5, 2004

Southern Oregon visionaries are featured in Oregon Business magazine.
October 5, 2004

Many Modesto, Calif., customers put their hands in hands of male manicurist.
October 5, 2004

J.P. Morgan economist says economic indicators can't foretell this year's race.
October 5, 2004

Hammond, Ind., man hopes innovative mailbox device catches on.
October 5, 2004

Utility disconnect rules to get airing in South Bend, Ind.
October 5, 2004

Report says Wisconsin auto insurance is among lowest in U.S.
October 5, 2004

Michigan-based auto supplier gets commitment for up to $60 million in credit.
October 5, 2004