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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.
Dalton, GA, July 14--At the Atlanta International Rug Market, Shaw Living is introducing impressive new additions to its best selling lines, Kathy Ireland Home Essentials and Kathy Ireland Home Gallery.
Whitehall PA, July 14--Since its debut in January 2004 at Surfaces, FiberFloor from Tarkett Residential has given consumers new reason to consider sheet flooring for their homes.
Dalton, GA, July 14--Mohawk's Harper's Mill laminate improves floor covering by borrowing ideas from the automotive industry.