Consumer Confidence Improves in October
New York, NY, Oct. 28, 2014 -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rebounded in October after declining in September.
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Tile Shop Reports Lower Income on Higher Sales
Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 28, 2014 -- Tile Shop Holdings reported third quarter net income of $ 1.5 million, down from $ 4.05 million a year ago.
Sherwin-Williams Reports Record Sales
Cleveland, OH, Oct. 28, 2014 -- The Sherwin-Williams Company reported third quarter net income of $326.2 million, up from $262.9 million a year ago.
NAFCD Offers Business Services for Members
Chicago, IL, Oct. 28, 2014 -- North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors said it has formed a strategic alliance with Insperity to provide services for business management.
Durable Goods Orders Fall in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2014 -- Durable goods orders fell for a second month in September, according to the Commerce Department.
Armstrong Reports Lower Income in Quarter
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 27, 2014 -- Armstrong World Industries reported third quarter net income of $31.8 million, or $0.57 per share, compared to $55.9 million, or $0.94 per share a year ago.
Pending Home Sales Edge Higher in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2014 -- Pending home sales rose 0.3% in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Crossville Releases First Sustainability Report
Crossville, TN, Oct. 27, 2014 -- Tile maker Crossville has released its 2014 Sustainability Report, its first such report ever.
Armstrong Raising Freight Charges on Flooring
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 27, 2014 -- Armstrong said it will raise its freight shipping charges for commercial and residential flooring by an average of 5%, effective Dec. 1.
Mohawk's Allure Carpet Named to TOH List
New York, NY, Oct. 27, 2014 -- This Old House has named Mohawk’s Wear-Dated Allure Carpet to its 4th annual “The TOH Top 100,” a list of the 100 best new home products of the year.