1.   ITT would give it another brand name to go with its soon-to-be acquired Westin chain.

2.   The purchase of ITT would give it another brand name to go with its soon-to-be acquired Westin chain.

3.   The retailer reduced costs throughout its operations, analysts said, especially as it combined its drugstore unit with the newly acquired Eckerd chain.

4.   Trevino said Allstate plans to expand its newly acquired chain by building new Sterling stores rather than by purchasing others.