Shaw Flooring Featured on HGTV's Income Property
Dalton, GA, May 4, 2015—Shaw Floors’ Boulevard laminate in Crisp Linen was featured in the April 30 episode of HGTV’s Income Property with Scott McGillivray on the DIY Network.
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Manufacturing Expands in April, 28th Consecutive Increase
Tempe, AZ, May 1, 2015—Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April for the 28th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 71st consecutive month, according to the Institute of Supply Management.
Surya Donates to Nepal Relief Efforts
Calhoun, GA, May 1, 2015--Surya has made a donation of $20,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the organization’s relief efforts in Nepal in the wake of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country last week.
NAFCD and NBMDA to Partner Again for Annual Convention
Chicago, IL, May 1, 2015—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and the North American Building Material Distribution Association will partner again for the annual convention.
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.
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.