February 28, 2007—Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement looks at yesterday's plunge in the stock market, including a drop in the Dow Jones of 416.02 points or 3.3%. Barker talks about the events that set the stage for the decline, including events in the Shanghai and he also share his expectations for the days and months to come.
February 28, 2007—Frank O’Neill, Co Publisher of Floor Focus magazine, discusses: The refusal of the Supreme Court of hear the appeal of Mohawk immigration appeal; Armstrong World’s deal with parent Armstrong Holdings and what’s ahead for the company; Dixie’s and Interfaces’ fourth quarter results; Rug Décor expansion plans and Sergenian’s Floor Coverings recycling initiative.
February 28, 2007—Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), President, Werner Braun, in the final part of a three-part series, discusses the association’s Seal of Approval program for carpet maintenance fielding questions and commentary from some in the cleaning and maintenance community.
February 27, 2007—Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), President, Werner Braun, in the second part of a three-part series, discusses the association’s Seal of Approval program for carpet maintenance fielding questions and commentary from some in the cleaning and maintenance community.
February 26, 2007—Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), President, Werner Braun, in the first part of a three-part series, discusses the association’s Seal of Approval program for carpet maintenance fielding questions and commentary from some in the cleaning and maintenance community.
February 23, 2007—Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management discusses the local charity ride, organized by Saul Raisin, an international-known cyclist, who had suffered life-threatening injuries in a race in France. Barker also looks at Mohawk’s fourth quarter earnings, its lowered second-quarter guidance and the subsequent bounce in the company’s share price, the continued decline in the housing sector and the crisis among sub-prime lenders and the impact this could have on the economy and the market. Also discusses is the markets continued up move and its implications.
February 23, 2007—Keith Rhodes, Owner of GCO Carpet Outlets in Gulfport and Gautier, Mississippi, Just prior to the opening on Surfaces 2007, talks about his community and his operations during the hurricanes, his product offerings including ceramic tile, how he prepares and works a show like Surfaces. Also see the massive stampede of show attendees rushing to ether the show on opening day.
February 22, 2007—The final part of a five-part series presenting excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earnings conference call, this segment features parts of the Q&A session with answers delivered by Chairman & CEO, Jeff Lorberbaum and Mohawk CFO, Frank Boykin.
February 22, 2007—From Surfaces 2007, Sean Boyle, VP, Business Development, Laticrete, discusses Surfaces the show, its importance to the company and the company’s roll-out at the show of its new radiant heating offering, its effort to position radiant heating as a mid-range rather than a high-end product product. Boyle also discusses the company’s unique approach toward installation and the reaction the product has gained at Surfaces.
February 21, 2007—Kemp Harr, Co-Publisher Floor Focus magazine looks back at Surfaces 2007 and the events of last week including: Armstrong’s move saying it has initiated a review of its strategic alternatives and the subsequent comments by the company’s CEO Michael Lockhart; Mohawk’s 4th quarter earnings announcement and results in each of the company’s divisions including the sizable growth the company Unilin unit; Home Depot’s 4th quarter results that saw the company earnings drop 28% and the company’s recent decision to abandon its Floor Store concept.