Weather Hits Lumber Liquidators Income, Sales
Toano, VA, April 30, 2014 -- Lumber Liquidators reported first quarter net income of $13.7 million, or $0.49 per share, down from $15.8 million, or $0.57 per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
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Economic Growth Slows Substantially in Quarter
Washington, DC, April 30, 2014 -- Economic growth nearly stalled out completely in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
Mohawk's 'License to Spill' Named Award Finalist
Calhoun, GA, April 30, 2014 -- The SABRE awards competition for the public relations industry named Mohawk a finalist in the Home and Furnishings category for its License to Spill campaign.
Private Hiring Accelerates in April
Roseland, NJ, April 30, 2014 -- The economy added 220,000 jobs in April, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Chicago-Area Manufacturing Picks Up in April
Chicago, IL, April 30, 2014 -- Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded at a faster rate in April, according to the Chicago PMI.
NWFA Names New Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO, April 30, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has named its new board of directors.
C&R Flooring's Zizza Gets NWFA Award
Westwood, MA, April 30, 2014 -- C&R Flooring president Chris Zizza won the National Wood Flooring Association Community Service Award, given to those who have donated time or materials to individuals, groups, and organizations in need.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, April 30, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell 5.9% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
House Prices Continue Upward Trend
New York, NY, April 29, 2014 -- Single-family home prices rose in February, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas.
Consumer Confidences Declines in April
New York, NY, April 29, 2014 -- Consumer confidence edged down in April, according to the Conference Board.