Factory Accident Claims the Life of Shaw Employee
Dalton, GA, October 31, 2017—A worker was killed at a Shaw Industry’s plant #23 in Georgia on the evening of October 30 as the result of a fatal accident, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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Personal Incomes Rose 0.4% in September, Spending Rose 1.0%
Washington, DC, October 30, 2017--Personal income increased $66.9 billion (0.4%) in September, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Lennar & CalAtlantic Merging to Form Largest U.S. Homebuilder
Miami, FL, October 30, 2017—Lennar Corporation and CalAtlantic Group have announced that their respective boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement.
Mohawk Highlights Ironman Involvement with NBCSN Spot
Calhoun, GA, October 30, 2017—A 30-second commercial created by Mohawk Industries to highlight its involvement with the 2017 Icy Hot Ironman 70.3 World Championship Chattanooga, Tennessee recently aired on the popular NBC Sports Network (NBCSN).
Consumer Sentiment Closes October Up 15.5% YOY
Ann Arbor, MI, October 27, 2017—Consumer sentiment rose to 100.7 in October over September’s 95.1, according to final results from the University of Michigan.
Third Quarter GDP Rose at 3.0% Rate
Washington, DC, October 27, 2017-- Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.0% in the third quarter of 2017, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Mohawk Increased Sales & Earnings In Q3
Calhoun, GA, October 27, 2017—Mohawk reported Q3 2017 net earnings of $270 million, compared to net earnings of $269.9 million in Q3 2016.
Dodge Melkonian of New York Carpet World Has Died
Clearwater, FL, October 27, 2017—Dodge Melkonian, 93, formerly of New York Carpet World, died on October 8.
My Flooring America Sends 6 Trucks of Flooring to Harvey Victims
Houston, TX, October 26th —Donating nearly $350,000 in carpet and flooring, My Flooring America has distributed six commercial size truckloads of carpet and hard surface flooring to Builders Without Borders of Texas for the community since the Hurricane Harvey hit the area.
Gilford Johnson Has Purchased Mastercraft Flooring Distributors
Jeffersonville, IN and Miami, FL, October 26, 2017—Gilford Johnson Flooring announced today that it has purchased Mastercraft Flooring Distributors, one of South Florida’s leading floorcovering distributors and a long-time fixture in the industry.