Consumer Confidence Spikes Higher in July
New York, NY, July 29, 2014 -- The Conference Board said that its index of consumer confidence increased to 90.9 in July from 86.4 in June.
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CARE Annual Report Highlights Successes
Dalton, GA, July 29, 2014 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort has reported a more than 52% increase in U.S. gross post-consumer carpet collections from 2012 to 2013.
Tile Shop Holdings Reports Lower Q2 Earnings
Minneapolis, MN, July 29, 2014 -- Tile Shop Holdings reported second quarter net income of $4.0 million, down from $6.5 million in the same quarter last year.
Home Price Increases Slow in May
New York, NY, July 29, 2014 -- Home prices in May rose 9.4% year-over-year, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index.
Dixie Group Reports Loss Despite Sales Growth
Chattanooga, TN, July 28, 2014 -- The Dixie Group reported a second quarter net loss of $644,000, or $0.04 per share, compared to net income of $1.64 million, or $.13 per share, a year ago.
Pending Home Sales Down First Time in Four Months
Washington, DC, July 24, 2014 -- Pending home sales declined 1.1% June to mark the first decline in four months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Armstrong Sees Second Quarter Income Fall
Lancaster, PA, July 28, 2014 --Armstrong World Industries reported lower second quarter income than a year ago but slightly higher revenues.
Remodeling Index in Positive Territory Fifth Straight Quarter
Washington, DC, July 24, 2014 -- The National Association of Home Builders' Remodeling Market Index rose three points to 56 in the second quarter.
Early Registration Open for Surfaces East
Dallas, TX, July 28, 2014 -- Registration is open for The International Surface Event East set for Oct. 19-22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
J+J Flooring Group Issues 2013 Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, July 25, 2014—J+J Flooring Group focuses on conservation and transparency in its 2013 sustainability report which was released this week.