Bon-Ton to push moderate priced goods in store focused plan
Bon-Ton Stores Inc plans to expand lines of moderately priced merchandise and emphasize existing stores over new markets after a disappointing first quarter and weak fiscal 1999. Heywood Wilansky says the goal is higher net income through boosted sales and cost control with emphasis on midrange items like a 200 dollar suit and a 20 dollar T shirt.
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Zinc refiner boosts bid for Laser Power in bidding war
Union Miniere SA increased its offer to $4.25 per share with a $4.55 ceiling to buy Laser Power Corp. II-VI Inc. proposes 0.052 of its shares plus $2.32 cash per Laser Power share, aiming to top the Butler County rival bid of $38.7 million.
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Postal Service reinventing itself for the digital age
The U S Postal Service seeks to expand online stamp sales and new services like eBillPay and at e ase while pushing for legislation to set its own prices. Critics and competitors warn reforms could undermine newspaper advertising revenues and market competition. The broad goal is to preserve universal mail while facing declining first class volume and potential revenue losses.
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Market Ticker Notes Early Price Quotes
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Gas price surge sparks blame game and policy talk
The Midwest faces spikes up to 50 cents a gallon amid rising crude prices and tight stocks. Officials cite refinery delays and a reformulated gasoline mandate with ethanol blending costs while a patent dispute over blending adds to price pressures. Analysts note limited explanations for regional spikes and ongoing probes into possible price gouging.
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