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Landmark Ceramics Cuts the Ribbon on TN Facility

Landmark Ceramics Cuts the Ribbon on TN Facility

Mt. Pleasant, TN, November 17, 2016—Landmark Ceramics hosted a grand opening event to show off its newly constructed $90 million 700,000 square foot tile production facility, showroom and North American headquarters.

Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in October

Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in October

Washington, DC, November 17, 2016—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4% in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.

CRI to Extend VPS for Third Year

CRI to Extend VPS for Third Year

Dalton, GA, November 17, 2016—The Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Annual Meeting was held November 16 in Dalton, Georgia and included updates on two important 2016 group initiatives: extension of voluntary product stewardship (VPS) funding and back print

Lowe's Q3 Net Sales Rise, But Earnings & EPS Fall

Lowe's Q3 Net Sales Rise, But Earnings & EPS Fall

Mooresville, NC, November 16, 2016—Lowe's reported net earnings of $379 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.43 for Q3 2016, compared to net earnings of $736 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.80 for Q3 2015.

Builder Confidence Flat in November at 63

Builder Confidence Flat in November at 63

Arlington, VA, November 16, 2016—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes held steady in November at a level of 63 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).