Homebuilder Lennar Reports Lower Profit
Miami, FL, Jan. 11 2011 -- Homebuilder Lennar reported income of $32 million, or $0.17 per share, for the three months ended Nov. 30.
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Rug Care Specialist Association Formed
Dallas, TX, Jan. 11, 2011 -- The Association of Rug Care Specialists (ARCS) has been formed by members of the rug care community, according to an association press release.
Raymond James Issues 'Strong Buy' on Dixie
New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Raymond James analysts upgraded shares of carpet maker The Dixie Group from “market perform” to “strong buy,”
Tile Groups Seek To Double Certified Installers
Jackson, MS, Jan. 11, 2011 -- The National Tile Contractors Association, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, and the Tile Council of North America have announced 2011 goals for the Certified Tile Installer Program.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Weekly chain-store sales posted a 3.5% increase compared with a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Small Business Optimism Falls in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Confidence among U.S. small businesses fell in December for the first time in five months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business optimism index.
Interface Stock Price Run-Up Prompts Hold Rating
New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has downgraded shares of carpet tile maker Interface from "buy" to "hold" because the stock price is higher than Stifel's previous price target.
Topps Tiles Sees Higher Revenues Since October
London, England, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Tile and flooring retailer Topps Tiles' sales were affected by recent poor weather but since the start of October, total revenues increased by 1.8%.
Unilin Rolls Out Locking System for Solid Wood
Bertrange, Luxembourg, Jan. 10, 2011--Flooring Industries, the intellectual property company of the Unilin Group, said it has developed a new locking mechanism for solid wooden floor panels.
Haines To Distribute Flexco Products
Tuscumbia, AL, Jan. 10, 2011 -- Rubber and vinly manufacturer Flexco has signed a distribution agreement with J. J. Haines & Company in Atlanta,