Wal-Mart Reports October Sales.
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the four- and 39-week periods ending Oct. 31, 2008, and Nov. 2, 2007, respectively, as follows (dollars in billions). Net Sales 4 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended 10/31/ 11/2/ Percent 10/31/ 11/2/ Percent 2008...

Gottschalks Reports October and Third Quarter 2008 Sales.
FRESNO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gottschalks Inc. today announced that same store sales for the month of October decreased 13.4% from the prior year. Total sales for the four-week period decreased 13.4% to $36.1 million compared to $41.7 million in the same period of fiscal 2007. ...

Gottschalks Statement Regarding NYSE Listing Standards.
FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gottschalks Inc. today announced that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") informed the Company that it is in non-compliance with Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, because over a consecutive 30-day trading period, the Company's average global market capitalization was less...

Decorator Industries Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results.
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Decorator Industries, Inc. today announced its operating results for the third quarter ended, September 29, 2008. Decorator Industries, Inc. , a leading supplier of interior furnishings for the hospitality, manufactured housing ("MH") and recreational vehicle ("RV") industries, today reported a...

Coast Distribution System Reports Third Quarter Results.
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Coast Distribution System, Inc. today reported its operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Coast, one of North America's largest suppliers of aftermarket replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV), marine...

Testimony of Robert Nardelli, Chairman & CEO, Chrysler LLC, to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to address the current economic and financial crisis, the impact it is having on the automotive industry, and the need for immediate action. During the 15 months I've been part of Chrysler,...

RV maker secures loans to help carry it through downturn.
Byline: Tim Christie The Register-Guard COBURG - Monaco Coach Corp. said Wednesday that it has secured $129.3 million in financing that will help it weather the current economic storm. The financing package includes a three-year, $90 million revolving loan with several financial institutions. Bank of...

Lowe's Reports Third Quarter Sales and Earnings Results.
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. , the world's second largest home improvement retailer, today reported net earnings of $488 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2008, a 24.1 percent decline from the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share declined 23.3 percent...

RV maker Monaco reports delay in financing package.
Byline: Tim Christie The Register-Guard COBURG - One day after announcing that it had secured $129.3 million in new loans, Monaco Coach Corp. said Thursday that the financing package has been delayed. The recreational vehicle manufacturer issued a news release that said it was "diligently...

LCA-Vision Names Michael J. Celebrezze CFO.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. , a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus(R) brand, today announced the appointment of Michael J. Celebrezze to the position of Chief Financial Officer on a permanent basis, effective December 1, 2008. Mr. Celebrezze, who has served as...