Interface Reports Fourth Quarter Loss on Charges
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 25, 2009--Interface, Inc. reported a fourth quarter 2008 net loss of $79.3 million, or $1.29 per share.
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Valinge Says Revenues, Income Rise
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2009--Valinge said its 2008 license income increased 13% in 2008 over the previous year. Operating income before taxes was $25.8 million, an increase of 4%.
Floormall To Sell BuildDirect Items To Consumers
Virginia Beach, VA, Feb. 26, 2009--Floormall.com said it is offering BuildDirect.com flooring products to customers in the residential and commercial markets.
Aacer Flooring Names New Vice President
Peshtigo, WI, Feb. 27, 2009--Aacer Flooring has named Kevin Barker to vice president of sales and marketing-sports.
Forbo Raising Linoleum Flooring Prices April 1
Hazleton, PA, Feb. 25, 2009—Forbo Flooring Systems North America will implement a price increase April 1.
New Home Sales Decline in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2009--Sales of new homes fell 10.2% in January to a record seasonally adjusted annual rate of 309,000, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2009--Initial jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week and total benefit rolls soared to a record high.
Durable Goods Orders Fell in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2009--Durable goods orders fell for a record sixth consecutive month in January.
Milliken To Cut Workforce Worldwide
Spartanburg, SC, Feb. 25, 2009--Milliken & Co. said Tuesday it will lay off about 650 employees, or 6.5 percent of its work force, because of worsening economic conditions.
Shaw Running 'Spring is Green' Retailer Promotion
Dalton, GA, Feb. 24, 2009--In coordination with Shaw’s second sponsorship of The 2009 HGTV Green Home Giveaway, Shaw’s launching the company’s biggest promotion yet, Spring is Green.