Mohawk's Earnings Rise in Second Quarter
Calhoun, GA, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries reported second quarter net earnings of $73 million and earnings per share of $1.06, compared to $61 million or $0.88 per share, a year ago.
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Payrolls Rise Sharply in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 3, 2012 -- Non-farm payrolls grew by 163,000 workers in July, the Labor Department said.
Builder Beazer Narrows Loss on Higher Sales
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 3, 2012 -- Beazer Homes reported a net loss of $39.9 million for the third quarter, compared with a net loss of $59.1 million in the same quarter last year.
Improving Economy Expected to Boost Remodeling
Boston, MA, Aug. 3, 2012 -- Home remodeling activity should grow by the end of this year and into 2013, according to a forecast by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Services Sector Expands in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 3, 2012 -- The U.S. services sector expanded in July, according to data released Friday by the Institute for Supply Management.
Dixie Group Reports Loss in Second Quarter
Chattanooga, TN, Aug. 2, 2012 -- The Dixie Group reported a second quarter net loss of $433,000, or $0.03 per share, compared with net income of $766,000, or $0.06 per share, for the year-earlier period.
Planned Job Cuts Fall in July
Chicago, IL, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Fewer job cuts were announced in July than the same month last year, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Harris Wood Signs Florida Distributor
Johnson City, TN, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Harris Wood said that Suncrest Supply, Inc. of Riviera Beach, Fla. is its newest distributor.
Surfaces 2013 Begins Online Housing Registration
Dallas, TX, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Online housing reservations for next year's Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas show can now be made at www.Surfaces.com and www.StonExpo.com.
South Dakota Boys Win Mohawk Contest
Dalton, GA, Aug. 2, 2012 -- South Dakota brothers Cruz and Fletcher Birkeland have been named “America’s Biggest Messmakers” in Mohawk's Messiest Kid Contest.