Coldwater Creek Lays Off 14

Sandpoint, ID–Citing an ecomonic slowdown, apparel cataloger Coldwater Creek has laid off 14 workers in an effort to cut costs, according to wire reports. The company has more than 2,000 employees nationwide. Despite the cutbacks, the company still plans to open up to 15 new stores in 2001. As of press time, Coldwater Creek had not returned calls.