Interface Increases Sales & Gross Profit in Third Quarter
La Grange, GA, October 29, 2015—Interface reported third quarter 2015 sales of $254.7 million, up 1%, and earnings per share of $0.31, compared to sales of $252.2 in third quarter 2014.
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Dixie Group Increases Earnings on Flat Revenue in Q3 2015
Chattanooga, TN, October 29, 2015—For the third quarter 2015, Dixie Group, Inc. has reported sales of $108,908,000 and income from continuing operations of $84,000, or $0.01 per diluted share.
BASF Increasing Price of Styrene-Butadiene Latex Polymers
Charlotte, NC, October 29, 2015—Effective December 1, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices for styrene-butadiene latex polymers sold in North America.
GDP Up 1.5% in Third Quarter, According to BEA Advance Estimate
Washington, DC, October 29, 2015—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.5% in the third quarter of 2015, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Pending Home Sales Decline for Second Straight Month, But Up 3% YOY
Washington, DC, October 29, 2015—Pending home sales cooled in September for the second straight month and to their second lowest index reading in 2015, according to the National Association of Realtors.
USDA Terminates Hardwood Checkoff Proposal
Washington, DC, October 29, 2015—The United States Department of Agriculture has terminated the Hardwood Lumber and Hardwood Plywood Promotion, Research and Information Order program proposal, according to Hardwood Floors Magazine.
Milliken Releases First Sustainability Report
Spartanburg, SC, October 28, 2015—Milliken’s floorcovering division has launched its first-ever sustainability report to provide transparency and detailed insight into the company’s global operations and product offering.
Arley Wholesale Announces Executive Changes
Scranton, PA, October 28, 2015—Arley Wholesale, Inc. has announced that due to consistent growth in virtually every phase of its business, strategic promotions of top-level company officials have taken place.
Labor Shortages Continue to Impact Construction Employment
Arlington, VA, October 28, 2015—Construction employment declined in 144 out of 358 metro areas between September 2014 and September 2015, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Home Price Index Records 4.7% YOY Increase
New York, October 27, 2015—The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index recorded a slightly higher year-over-year gain with a 4.7% annual increase in August 2015 versus a 4.6% increase in July 2015.