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Union to Host Installation Symposium

Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 25--The 2002 INSTALL Curriculum Review Symposium will take place on October 30 at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America¹s international training center

Sales Down At Interface

Atlanta, GA, Oct. 23--Consistent with Interface''s prior estimate, sales in the third quarter ended September 29 were $235.4 million, compared with $263.1 million in the third quarter last year.

Dow Profits Up

Midland, MI, Oct. 24--Dow Chemical¹s quarterly earnings more than doubled, but the firm noted that it would have to cut spending and other costs to combat the slow economy.

New Jersey Recognizes Designers

Washington, DC, Oct. 23--New Jersey Governor James McGreevey has signed the state¹s new interior design title act, making New Jersey the 24th U.S. jurisdiction to legally recognize interior design.

DuPont Triples Profit

Wilmington, DE, Oct. 23--DuPont¹s third quarter earnings more than tripled, fueled by sales to the hot housing and automotive industries.

Dixie’s Income Way Up

Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 23--The Dixie Group had net income of $2.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the third quarter

Kmart Looks To Emerge From Bankruptcy

Troy, MI, Oct. 22--Kmart has reaffirmed its commitment to a fast track reorganization with the objective of emerging from Chapter 11 court protection by July 2003

Stewart Could Be Forced To Step Down

New York, NY, Oct. 22--With the securities fraud investigation into Martha Stewart picking up steam, analysts say her namesake company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is under increasing pressure to plan for a future without its chairwoman and chief exec