Announced Actions for November 12, 1999

• Following a public comment period, the Commission has made final a consent with the following entity: The Kroger Co. The Commission's action makes the consent order binding on the respondent.

The Commission vote to approve the final consent order was 4-0. (FTC File No. 991-0041; see press release dated August 23, 1999; staff contact is Michael B. Rose, 216-263-3412.)

• Following a public comment period, the Commission has made final a consent with the following entity: Tiger Direct, Inc. The Commission's action makes the consent order binding on the respondent.

The Commission vote to approve the final consent order and the letters to the 14 commenters of record was 4-0. (FTC File No. 972-3075; see press release dated June 10, 1999; staff contact is Michael B. Rose, 216-263-3412.)

• Following a public comment period, the Commission has made final a consent with fourteen residential swimming pool contractors in Bakersfield, California. In the matter of Pools by Ike, et al. The Commission's action makes the consent order binding on the respondents.

The Commission vote to approve the final consent order was 4-0. (FTC File No. 991-0038; see press release dated August 18, 1999; staff contact is Thomas Dahdouh, 415-356-5294.)

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