Zacks Issues 'Strong Sell' on Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, June 20, 2014 -- Zacks Investment Research has downgraded shares of Lumber Liquidators to a Strong Sell.
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Armstrong Names ProSource Buffalo Elite Retailer
Lancaster, PA, June 20, 2014 -- Armstrong said it has included ProSource of Buffalo in its Elite program. The firm serves trade professional members.
Mannington Commercial Names Design Director
Calhoun, GA, June 19, 2014 -- Mannington Commercial said that Roby Isaac has been promoted to director of design for both carpet and hard surface.
Leading Economic Indicators Up Four Straight Months
New York, NY, June 19, 2014 -- The Conference Board's index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose in May for the fourth straight month.
Starnet Reclamation Project Nearing Goal
Lancaster, PA, June 19, 2014 -- Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership’s Reclamation Program, in conjunction with Carpet America Recovery Effort, said it is nearing its goal of recycling 50 million pounds by 2015.
Unemployment Applications Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, June 19, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits declined by 6,000 last week to 312,000, according to the Labor Department.
Art Van Furniture Names Cicchinella VP
Warren, MI, June 19, 2014 -- Art Van Furniture has named David Cicchinelli vice president of Art Van Furniture and general manager of Art Van Flooring.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Picks Up in June
Philadelphia, PA, June 19, 2014 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index increased to 17.8 in June from 15.4 in May.
Tarkett Permastone Gets Top Consumer Rating
Chagrin Falls, OH, June 18, 2014 -- Consumer Reports has ranked the Tarkett PermaStone Collection in Natural Slate-Sand Stone the best vinyl flooring out of 12 different vinyl flooring products.
Architecture Billings Index Rebounds in May
Washington, DC, June 18, 2014 -- On the heels of consecutive months of decreasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index rebounded in May back into positive territory.