Armstrong Posts Q1 Loss of 6.5% YOY
Lancaster, PA, April 30, 2015—Armstrong’s sales for the first quarter of 2015 were $551.4 million, down 6.5% compared to Q1 2014.
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Interface Posts Strong Q1 2015 Results, Up 8.2% YOY
Atlanta, GA, April 29, 2015—Interface’s sales for the first quarter of 2015 were $236.9 million, up 8.2% from sales of $219.0 million in the first quarter of 2014.
Mannington Wins Its Appeal in Copyright Infringement Case
Salem, NJ, April 30, 2015—Mannington Mills won its appeal of a district court’s grant of summary judgment against Mannington in a copyright infringement case involving Home Legend LLC.
Initial Applications for Jobless Benefits Fall to 15 Year Low
Washington, DC, April 30, 2015—The number of Americans applying for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 15 years, reports the Labor Department.
Lumber Liquidators Stock Loses 20% of Value Yesterday
Toana, VA, April 30, 2015—Lumber Liquidators’ stock dropped 20% yesterday, following the release of several pieces of bad news for the company.
Construction Employment Increases in 249 of 358 Metro Markets
Arlington, VA, April 30, 2015—Construction employment expanded in 249 metro areas, declined in 56 and was stagnant in 53 between March 2014 and March 2015, according to data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Pending Home Sales Up 1.1% in March, Says NAR
Washington, DC, April 30, 2015—U.S. pending homes sales rose for the third straight month in March, the National Association of Realtors reports.
NWFA Announces 2015 Wood Floor of the Year Winners
St. Louis, MO, April 30, 2015—Winners of the NWFA’s 2015 Wood Floor of the Year were announced at the show’s expo.
GBCI Launches PEER Rating System To Gauge Power System Performance
Washington, DC, April 30, 2015—Green Business Certification Inc. has officially launched Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal, a rating system designed to measure and improve sustainable power system performance.
Tandus Centiva Partners with Philips To Launch Luminous Carpets
Dalton, GA, April 30, 2015—Tandus Centiva and lighting manufacturer Philips have announced a partnership to launch Luminous Carpets, LED lighting paired with light transmissive carpet, in the North American market.