Armstrong LVT Wins Hospitality Design Award
Lancaster, PA, June 2, 2011 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won top honors in the 2011 International Interior Design Association/ Hospitality Design competition in the Resilient Flooring Category.
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Worker Productivity Slows in First Quarter
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- U.S. worker productivity slowed in the first quarter and labor costs increased as companies boosted employment to meet rising demand, the Labor Department said.
Lumber Liquidators Doubles Bellawood Warranty
Toano, VA, June 2, 2011 -- Bellawood, Lumber Liquidators premium flooring brand, has increased its warranty from 50 to 100 years and added a warranty transfer option for homeowners.
Greenbuild Gets First Venue Outside U.S.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- U.S. Green Building Council's annual Greenbuild conference Oct. 4-7 is being held this year in Toronto, the first time the expo has been held outside the U.S.
Factory Orders Fall in April on Shortages
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- The Commerce Department says orders to U.S. factories fell 1.2% in April.
Construction Spending Picks Up in April
Washington, DC, June 1, 2011 -- Construction spending increased in April, rising 0.4% to $765 billion, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
House Price Declines Spread to Healthier Areas
Washington, DC, June 1, 2011 -- Housing price declines are hitting cities that for the most part have weathered the housing crisis with relatively little damage, according to an Associated Press report.
Planned Job Cuts Decline from Last Year
Chicago, IL, June 1, 2011 -- U.S. employers announced fewer job cuts in May than a year ago, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Demboski Named Mohawk VP of Creative Services
Dalton, GA, June 1, 2011 -- Mohawk has named long-time flooring marketer and communications expert Elise Demboski as its new vice president of creative services.
Low Consumer Confidence Hurting Topps' Sales
London, England, June 1, 2011 -- Subdued consumer confidence is hurting sales at Topps Tiles, the tile and wood flooring specialist revealed on Wednesday, according to a Financial Times story.