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Dalton, GA, July 15--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) today announced the launch of the International Flooring Science Resource Center. The website will serve as the home for the new peer reviewed publication the International E-Journal of Flooring Scie
Dalton, GA, July 15--Faus Group, Inc. has appointed Stan McMackins the National Technical Director.
Boston, MA, July 15-- Because Lowe's Cos. and its largest competitor have just 22% of the home improvement market share, there is plenty of room for the company to grow, Chief Financial Officer Bob Hull said.
Chihuahua, Mexico, July 15--The second quarter of 2004 saw Interceramic posting significant improvements over second quarter results in 2003, and marking gains over a lackluster first quarter of the year as well.
San Francisco, CA, July 15--An emerging set of female rug designers is creating vivid, painterly prints -- turning what's underfoot into unexpected art galleries, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Washington, July 15--Businesses increased their stockpiles in May, but the inventory growth failed to keep pace with steadily rising demand.
Washington, DC, July 14--Retail sales reversed course in June, taking a surprisingly sharp drop as the auto sector showed considerable weakness.
New York, NY, July 14--Rising benzene prices are putting pressure on nylon margins, forcing producers to increase prices. BASF, Rhodia and Bayer have raised the price of nylon-6 and nylon-6/6 resins by around 5-10%.
Clifton, NJ, July 14--Home decor retailer Linens 'n Things Inc. cut its second-quarter profit forecast, mainly hurt by a decline in store traffic in May.
Louisville, KY, July 14--Ross-Tarrant Architects is teaming up with the CFI to sponsor a local installer certification program on Sept. 17-18 at Southland Flooring Supplies in Louisville.