Weather Depresses Chain Store Sales
New York, NY, May 4, 2011 -- Chain-store sales fell by 0.8% for the week ending April 30 compared with the prior week, according to the International Council of Shopping Center and Goldman Sachs.
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Service Industries Continue To Expand in April
New York, NY, May 4, 2011 -- Service industries in the U.S. expanded less than expected in April, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises
Washington, DC, May 4, 2011 -- Mortgage applications increased 4.0% last week from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Omnova Solutions Raising Prices May 14
Fairlawn, OH, May 4, 2011 -- Omnova Solutions said it will implement several price increases beginning May 14.
Mohawk Wins Southeastern Sustainability Honor
Dalton, GA, May 3, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries was among the top companies honored this morning for sustainability efforts by GreenBusiness Works.
CARE Honors Carpet Recycling Leaders
Amelia Island, FL, May 2, 2011 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort honored two leaders from the growing world of post-consumer carpet recycling at the organization's ninth annual conference held April 27-29.
Flexco Signs Missouri Distributor Tingle Flooring
Tuscumbia, AL, May 3, 2011 -- Resilient flooring firm Flexco has signed Missouri-based distributor Tingle Flooring.
Analyst Stifel Bullish on Armstrong
New York, NY, May 3, 2011 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus is maintaining a "buy" rating on the stock of Armstrong World Industries, citing the company's recent strong earnings report.
Beazer Homes Posts Loss in First Quarter
Atlanta, GA, May 3, 2011 -- Beazer Homes reported a net loss in the first quarter of $54.6 million.
Factory Orders Rise in March
Washington, DC, May 3, 2011 -- Factory orders rose in March for the fifth consecutive month, according to the Commerce Department.