May 21, 2013

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Consumer Confidence Highest in Over Four Years

New York, NY, Nov. 1, 2012 -- Consumer confidence surged last month to the highest level in nearly five years, according to the Conference Board.

The group says its consumer confidence index increased in October to 72.2 from 70.3 in September and was the highest reading since February 2008, two months into the Great Recession.

Consumers were more confident after seeing better job growth, the report said.

                                                                                                                                 

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Other Archived Articles

Mannington Files Appeal in Home Legend Dispute   Full Article Rome, GA, May 6, 2013 -- Mannington Mills in April was handed a setback in a copyright-infringement dispute with laminate maker Home Legend over a line of maple-look laminate.

GSA Committee Recommends LEED as Measure   Full Article Washington, DC, May 6, 2013 -- The Green Building Advisory Committee has officially recommended that the LEED green building certification system be used for all GSA buildings as the best measure of building efficiency.

Mohawk's Wright Named Chairman of Two Groups   Full Article Amelia Island, FL, May 6, 2013 -- The Georgia Association of Manufacturers and the Manufacturers Education Foundation each elected new officers and board members at the 113th Annual Meeting of GAM and the 70th Annual Meeting of MEF.

First-Time Delinquencies Lowest in Six Years   Full Article New York, NY, May 6, 2013 -- First-time delinquent home loans fell to 0.84% of the 50.2 million mortgages in March, according to Lender Processing Services.

Services Sector Expands at Slower Pace in April   Full Article Washington, DC, May 3, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded at a slower pace in April than March, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

Factory Orders Decline More Than Expected   Full Article Washington, DC, May 3, 2013 -- Factory orders fell 4% in March, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Mohawk Completes Spano Acquisition   Full Article Calhoun, GA, May 3, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries said it has completed the acquisition of Spano Group, a Belgian panel board manufacturer.

Number of Jobs Rises, Unemployment Rate Falls   Full Article Washington, DC, May 3, 2013 -- Employers created 165,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate fell to 7.5% from 7.6%, according to the Labor Department.

Tile Shop Holdings Reports Higher Sales   Full Article Minneapolis, MN, May 3, 2013 -- Tile Shop Holdings reported a net loss of $44.7 million in the first quarter, compared to net income a year ago of $10.1 million.

Summit Industrial Expanding into South Carolina   Full Article Dayton, OH, May 3, 2013 -- Industrial floor finishing firm Summit Industrial Flooring is moving its headquarters and expanding its operations into Charleston, S.C.

Imola Wins Coverings Best Booth   Full Article Atlanta, GA, May 3, 2013 -- Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola won Coverings 2013 Best in Show for its booth design presented by Confindustria Ceramica of Italy.

Floor Styles Joins Fuse Alliance   Full Article Aurora, CO, May 3, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that Floor Styles of Midvale, Utah is its newest member.

Mohawk Earnings, Sales Rise in Quarter   Full Article Calhoun, GA, May 3, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries reported first quarter net earnings of $50 million and earnings per share of $0.72, up from $41 million a year ago.

Surfaces Group Director Teague Promoted to VP   Full Article Dallas, TX, May 2, 2013 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions has promoted Dana Teague to vice president.

Initial Jobless Claims Lowest in Over Five Years   Full Article Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in more than five years, according to the Labor Department.

Planned Layoffs Decline in April   Full Article Chicago, IL, May 2, 2013 -- Planned layoffs dropped 23% in April from March to their lowest level since December, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.

Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week   Full Article Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 2% from the prior week as several interest rates declined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Manufacturing Sector Barely Grows in April   Full Article Tempe, AZ, May 2, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the U.S. barely grew in April as the rate of growth fell to the lowest pace since December, according to the ISM index.

Non-Farm Payrolls Rise 119,000 in April   Full Article Roseland, NJ, May 2, 2013 -- Private sector employment increased by 119,000 jobs from March to April, according to the April ADP National Employment Report.

Construction Spending Falls in March, Up from 2012   Full Article Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- Construction spending fell in March from February but was still higher than a year ago, according to the Commerce Department.