Charles P. Rio 1924-2008.
HUDSON Charles P. Rio of Hudson, passed away peacefully on November 10 after a long, courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family. He was two months short of his 85th birthday. Charlie was the son of Elvira (Coute) and John P. Rio of Hudson and lived...

Visa Inc. Sets Record Date of November 12, 2008 for its December 16, 2008 Special Stockholder Meeting.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visa Inc. announced today that the record date for its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the Special Meeting) scheduled to be held on December 16, 2008, to approve the amendment and restatement of its certificate of incorporation to permit the company greater flexibility in...

Hiring Measure Projects Higher Jobless Claims; Weekly results have high probability of projecting unemployment claims.
Byline: Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist Synopsis: Employee perceptions of the job market suggest odds are better than 7 in 10 that new unemployment claims continued to surge last week, surpassing the 515,000 reported by the Labor Department a week ago. PRINCETON, NJ -- Weekly aggregates...

MultiVu Video Feed: Homeowners Unable to Make Mortage Payments Need to Know Their Options.
Despite all the attention focused on the government bailout of Wall Street firms, a 2008 study, sponsored by Freddie Mac - shows that nearly 60 percent of homeowners are still unaware of the options available to them if they have trouble making their mortgage payments. In the current housing...

Gottschalks Opens New Store in Bend, Oregon.
~ New Specialty Department Store Concept Featuring Major Fashion Brands ~ FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gottschalks Inc. today announced the opening of its new 55,000 square foot store in Bend, Oregon. The store will feature many of the best quality fashion labels for women, juniors,...

Monaco's quarterly loss at $71.8 million.
Byline: Tim Christie The Register-Guard COBURG - Monaco Coach Corp. reported Wednesday that it lost $71.8 million in the third quarter, or $2.40 per share, as it continues to struggle in the face of "extremely difficult market conditions." Those tough market conditions grew more challenging...

Visa Inc. Sets December 16, 2008 Special Stockholder Meeting Date.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visa Inc. announced today that its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the Special Meeting) is scheduled to be held on December 16, 2008, to approve the amendment and restatement of its certificate of incorporation to permit the company greater flexibility in funding its retrospective...

Ann Taylor Expands Strategic Restructuring Program.
Ongoing Annualized Savings Now Expected to Reach $80-$90 Million Company Updates Third Quarter Guidance NEW YORK, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AnnTaylor Stores Corporation today announced additional actions designed to further reduce the Company's cost structure and enhance its operational efficiency. These actions, which include an...

Ann Taylor Elects Michelle Gass to Board of Directors.
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AnnTaylor Stores Corporation today announced that Michelle Gass has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. She will also join the Board's Compensation Committee. Ms. Gass currently serves as Executive Vice President, Marketing and Category, at Starbucks Coffee Company. In...