Gerflor Expanding Into U.S. Residential Market
Arlington Heights, IL, May 9, 2011 -- Gerflor is expanding in the U.S. into the residential market.
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Percentage of Underwater Homeowners Rises
Seattle, WA, May 9, 2011 -- More than a quarter of U.S. homeowners owed more than their properties were worth in the first quarter, Zillow Inc. said today.
NWFA Awards 2011 Degrees
St. Louis, MO, May 9, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has announced its 2011 degree recipients.
Turkish Tile Sector Benefits from Mideast Turmoil
Istanbul, Turkey, May 9, 2011 -- The Turkish ceramics and tiles sector is closer to being a regional leader than ever before, thanks to a 23% export surge over the previous year, according to the Daily News of Turkey.
High Gasoline Prices Helping Online Retailers
New York, NY, May 9, 2011 -- High gasoline prices are leading to more online shopping to cut travel expenses, according to Internet Retailer.
Välinge Plans Expo in September
Viken, Sweden, May 9, 2011 -- Välinge will hold its 2011 Expo Sept. 14-15 in Viken.
Analysts Like Armstrong Stock
New York, NY, May 9, 2011 -- Zacks Investment Research has upgraded shares of Armstrong World Industries from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Mohawk First Quarter Earnings Move Higher
Calhoun, GA, May 5, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries reported first quarter net earnings of $23.4 million and earnings per share of $0.34, compared to net earnings of $20.5 million and earnings per share of $0.30 a year ago.
Private Sector Job Creation Strong in April
Washington, DC, May 6, 2011 -- The U.S. private sector created 244,000 jobs in April according to the Labor Department's survey of employers.
Chain Store Sales Surge In April
New York, NY, May 6, 2011 -- U.S. chain-store sales in April rose 8.5% over last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.