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Calhoun, GA, October 29, 2021-Mohawk Industries announced Q3 2021 net earnings of $271 million, a 32% increase compared to $205 million in Q3 2020. Net sales for Q3 2021 were $2.8 billion, up 9.4% compared to $2.6 billion in Q3 2020.
Paris, FR, October 29, 2021—Tarkett has reported revenue of 809.4 euros for Q3 2021, a 4.2% increase compared to revenue of 776.9 euros in Q3 2020. This increase is due to increased sale prices (+3.9%) and growth in volumes (+1.1%).
Hazleton, PA, October 29, 2021—Due to the well-publicized increases in transportation costs, Forbo Flooring Systems announces an increase in its shipping and handling surcharge to 2.6% to 2.8%, effective with all U.S. and Canadian commercial orders placed on or after November 1.
Ann Arbor, MI, October 29, 2021-Consumer sentiment slid 1.5% to 71.7 in October, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Washington, DC, October 29, 2021—Personal income decreased $216.2 billion (1.0%) in September, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Washington, DC, October 28, 2021-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0% in Q3 2021, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Phoenix, AZ, October 28, 2021—The FEI Group meeting begins today in Phoenix, Arizona, running through October 29.
Washington, DC, October 28, 2021—The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) decreased 2.3% to 116.7 in September, according to the National Association of Realtors. Year-over-year, signings decreased 8.0%. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.
Cleveland, OH, October 28, 2021—The winners of The Nightingale Awards 2021 have been named by Healthcare Design magazine in partnership with the Center for Health Design and The Healthcare Design Expo + Conference.
Hazleton, PA, October 28, 2021—Due to increases in transportation costs, Forbo Flooring Systems announces an increase in its shipping and handling surcharge, effective with all orders placed on or after November 1, 2021.