Home Textiles Today - November 20, 2000

ATLANTA —Hacking away at costs as it works its way towards a turnaround, Crown Crafts Inc. said operating profits before one-time items shot up almost nine-fold during the second fiscal quarter, climbing to $3.7 million from $411,000 last year.

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