Consumer Sentiment Hits 28-Year Low
Ann Arbor, MI, June 27, 2008--Consumer sentiment grew more pessimistic in June, according to a survey released Friday by the University of Michigan and Reuters.
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Tarkett Residential Raising Prices Up to 7 Percent
Farnham, Quebec, Canada, June 27, 2008--Tarkett Residential said it will increase prices from 2 to 7 percent on select resilient, laminate and LVT products beginning Aug. 1.
KB Home Losses Widen
Los Angeles, CA, June 27, 2008--KB Home, the nation's fifth largest home builder, posted a steeper quarterly loss on Friday as revenues fell.
Former Formica CEO Consulting for PE Firm
New York, NY, June 26, 2008--TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P., a New York and London-based private equity firm, has hired former Formica Corp. CEO Frank A. Riddick III as a consultant.
Capel Names Stoutnar Marketing Manager
roy, NC, June 27, 2008--Area rug company Capel Inc. has promoted Colleen Stoutnar to marketing manager.
Mohawk To Raise Hardwood Prices
Dalton, GA, June 26, 2008—Mohawk Industries has announced a price increase on select hardwood products ranging from 3 to 5 percent effective July 14.
FieldTurf Tarkett Working With NIAAA
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 26, 2008--FieldTurf Tarkett has entered an Advisory Circle partnership with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in the U.S. and is now a member of its turf advisory committee.
IICRC Educates Claims Reps, Trainers
Vancouver, WA, June 26, 2008--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification recently educated claims representatives and trainers from hard surface flooring and carpet manufacturing companies.
Home Resales Edge Up in May
Washington, DC, June 26, 2008--Existing homes sale edged up in May as prices continued to fall, the National Association of Realtors said.
Lennar Narrows Losses, Sees Worsening Market
Miami, FL, June 26, 2008--Homebuilder Lennar Corp. narrowed its loss in the second quarter but sees housing market conditions deteriorating even more this year.