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Interceramic Sees Gains in 2nd Quarter

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.

Producer Prices Ease in June

Washington, July 15--Inflation in the production pipeline eased in June as economic activity cooled, validating the Federal Reserve's judgment that it will not need to raise interest rates aggressively this year.

CRI Launches International Flooring Science Resou

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

Solutia Explores Sale of Pharmaceutical Business

St. Louis, July 14--The European subsidiary of bankrupt chemicals concern Solutia Inc. has tapped an investment banking firm to help explore the possible sale of its pharmaceutical services business.

Retail Sales Drop 1.1% in June

Washington, DC, July 14--Retail sales reversed course in June, taking a surprisingly sharp drop as the auto sector showed considerable weakness.

Linens 'n Things Cuts Outlook

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.

Shaw Living Expands Kathy Ireland Collection

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.