C&R Flooring President Wins Ellis Island Medal
Needham, MA, April 26, 2013 -- C&R Flooring said that its president, Chris Zizza, is a 2013 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
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Interface Swings to Profit in First Quarter
Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2013 -- Interface reported first quarter net income of $7.0 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with a net loss in the first quarter last year of $5.9 million, or $0.09 per share.
Initial Jobless Applications Fall 16,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, April 25, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits last week fell by 16,000, according to the Labor Department.
Analyst Upgrades Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, April 25, 2013 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has upgraded share of Lumber Liquidators to a "hold" after the firm's recent first quarter report.
NeoCon To Feature 14 Educational Tracks
Chicago, IL, April 25, 2013 -- - Trade show NeoCon, set for June 10-12, said its conference schedule includes nearly 100 CEU-accredited seminars and industry association forums.
Carpetright Reports Stronger Fourth Quarter Sales
London, England, April 25, 2013 -- Floorcovering firm Carpetright said like-for-like sales rose 5.6% in its fourth quarter despite strong competition and cold weather.
Architecture Billings Index Shows Slower Growth
Washington, DC, April 24, 2013 -- The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index continued to show growth although the reading declined to 51.9 in March from a February reading of 54.9.
Lumber Liquidators Nearly Doubles 1Q Income
Toano, VA, April 24, 2013 -- Lumber Liquidators reported that its first-quarter net income almost doubled.
Metroflor Wins Pair of ADEX Awards
Norwalk, CT, April 24 -- Resilient flooring maker Metroflor said it received two 2013 Awards for Design Excellence for its luxury vinyl tile flooring.
Mortgage Application Volume Little Changed
Washington, DC, April 24, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume edged up last week from the prior week as mortgage rates declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.