Mohawk Earnings, Sales Rise in Quarter
Calhoun, GA, May 3, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries reported first quarter net earnings of $50 million and earnings per share of $0.72, up from $41 million a year ago.
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Floor Styles Joins Fuse Alliance
Aurora, CO, May 3, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that Floor Styles of Midvale, Utah is its newest member.
Services Sector Expands at Slower Pace in April
Washington, DC, May 3, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded at a slower pace in April than March, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Summit Industrial Expanding into South Carolina
Dayton, OH, May 3, 2013 -- Industrial floor finishing firm Summit Industrial Flooring is moving its headquarters and expanding its operations into Charleston, S.C.
Tile Shop Holdings Reports Higher Sales
Minneapolis, MN, May 3, 2013 -- Tile Shop Holdings reported a net loss of $44.7 million in the first quarter, compared to net income a year ago of $10.1 million.
Factory Orders Decline More Than Expected
Washington, DC, May 3, 2013 -- Factory orders fell 4% in March, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Imola Wins Coverings Best Booth
Atlanta, GA, May 3, 2013 -- Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola won Coverings 2013 Best in Show for its booth design presented by Confindustria Ceramica of Italy.
Construction Spending Falls in March, Up from 2012
Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- Construction spending fell in March from February but was still higher than a year ago, according to the Commerce Department.
Engineered Floors Confirms Expansion
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2013 -- Carpet manufacturer Engineered Floors is announcing expansion plans for new facilities in northwest Georgia.
Initial Jobless Claims Lowest in Over Five Years
Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in more than five years, according to the Labor Department.