By Mark Basch, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Oct. 7--Given Bill Foley's track record in building companies, you would figure that his foray into the wine business 10 years ago was an immediate success. But it didn't quite work out that way. "I did the classic thing.

By Mary Ann Fergus, Chicago Tribune Sep. 17--Margaret "Peg" Morsch Foley gained a reputation as a detailed and hard-working facilities manager for the state who brought those same skills to motherhood, ironing her daughter's gym uniform and planning play dates down to the minute.

CHICAGO _ In the wake of disappointing sales at the roughly dozen regional department store chains Federated Department Stores converted to Macy's six months ago, including Marshall Field's, the company is turning to a tried-and-true antidote for boosting revenue: stepping up promotions.

By Associated Press CINCINNATI -- Federated Department Stores will invest an additional $100 million this fiscal year in its direct-to-consumer businesses, including Web sites such as macys.com and bloomingdales.com and its Bloomingdale's catalog.

Federated Department Stores Inc. will invest an additional $100 million this fiscal year in its direct-to-consumer businesses, including Web sites such as macys.com and bloomingdales.com. and its Bloomingdale's catalog.