Emser to Hold Grand Opening Event for King of Prussia Location
Philadelphia, PA, February 27, 2020—Emser is holding a grand opening of at its new King of Prussia branch on February 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Tennessee Wood Flooring Introducing Hemp Hardwood Product
Sevierville, TN, February 27, 2020-Tennessee Wood Flooring has announced it is releasing a hemp hardwood product in March, calling it the world’s first of its kind.
Interface FY '19 Sales Up 14% YOY & Income Up 58%
Atlanta, GA, February 26, 2020-For the fiscal year, Interface reported that net sales rose 14% YOY. And net income rose 58% to $79 million, compared to $50 million last year.
Lowe's Sales Rose 2.6% in Q4, Earnings Positive
Mooresville, NC, February 26, 2020—Lowe's Companies reported sales for Q4 2019 rose 2.6%, compared to Q4 2018, and comparable sales increased 2.5%. Comparable sales for the U.S. home improvement business increased 2.6% for Q4.
Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Rescheduled for August/September
Shanghai, CH, February 26, 2020-The organizers of Domotex Asia/Chinafloor confirm that the show will take place from August 31 to September 2 with a total of 185,000 square meters gross space.
Single-Family Home Sales Up 18.6% YOY in January
Washington, DC, February 26, 2020—Sales of new single-family houses in January 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 764,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 7.9% above the revised December rate of 708,000 and is 18.6% above the January 2019 estimate of 644,000.
James Hardie Expands Manufacturing Operation in Washington
Tacoma, WA, February 26, 2020—James Hardie Industries recently celebrated the company’s expanded manufacturing operation near Tacoma, Washington.
Lumber Liquidators Net Sales Rose 1.8% in Q4
Roanoke, VA, February 25, 2020-Lumber Liquidators reported net sales for Q4 2019 increased 1.8% as compared to Q4 2018.
Home Depot Q4 Sales Down 2.7% YOY, Earnings Up 5.8%
Atlanta, GA, February 25, 2020--The Home Depot reported net sales for Q4 2019 decreased 2.7%, compared to Q4 2018; net earnings for Q4 2019 rose 5.8% YOY.
Home Prices Rose 3.8% YOY in December, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, February 25, 2020—Home prices made a 3.8% annual gain in December, up from 3.5% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.