Toll Brothers' Profit, Revenue Surge
Horsham, PA, Sept. 3, 2014 -- Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. reported third quarter net income of $97.7 million, or $0.53 a share, up from $46.6 million, or $0.26 a share, a year ago.
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Rug Market Schedules Set Through 2018
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 3, 2014 -- AmericasMart has set the dates for its January and July markets, including its rug markets, through 2018.
Factory Orders Increase by Record Amount
Washington, DC, Sept. 3, 2014 -- Factory orders rose by a record amount in July, mostly on the strength of commercial aircraft.
Floor Focus Plans to Honor Young Professionals
Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 3, 2014 -- Floor Focus Magazine plans to recognize young professionals in the flooring industry who are under 40 years old.
Domotex Bringing Back Innovations Event
Hannover, Germany, Sept. 3, 2014 -- Domotex is bringing back its Innovations@Domotex for a second season next year.
Shaw Moves Up on Selling Power List
Dalton, GA, Sept. 3, 2014 -- Shaw Industries said it has been ranked no. 13 and is the only flooring manufacturer on the latest Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For list.
Bona AB Wins Swedish Export Award
Aurora, CO, Sept. 3, 2014 -- Bona AB said it has received the Export Hermes 2014 Award.
Mortgage Applications Up on Rising Refinancing
Washington, DC, Sept. 3, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as interest rates declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Construction Spending Surges in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 2, 2014 -- U.S. construction spending hit its highest level in more than 5-1/2 years in July, according to the Commerce Department.
Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in August
Tempe, AZ, Sept. 2, 2014 -- U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated in August to its highest level since March 2011, according to the Institute for Supply Management.