The Dixie Group, Inc. reported a net loss of $336,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 29, 2003, compared with net income of $496,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2002.

After surging at the beginning of the year, existing single-family home sales declined in March but remain at a historically strong level, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Shaw Industries has acquired Georgia Tufters, Inc., headquartered in Calhoun, Ga., from majority owners Jeff and Fredrick Brown.

T&M Supply Cos. has scheduled its fourth annual Fabricator Demo Days for Friday, May 16.

Wunda Weve's new "For Your Eyes Only" promotion provides extra rewards for retail salespeople.

Q.E.P. Co. Inc. recently announced that it will report its financial results for the fiscal 2003 fourth quarter and full year ended February 28, 2003, on April 23 at 10 a.m. EST.

Mohawk Industries announced net earnings of $41,640,000 and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62 per share for the first quarter of 2003.

Under the influence of the general global economic downturn, lower pricing pressures and a major slip in the value of the peso -- resulting in a 20 percent devaluation from March 2002 to March 2003 -- the first quarter of 2003 saw Internacional de Ceramica S.A. de C.V. (Interceramic) focusing efforts on maintaining product sales levels and improving operating results.

The Bostik Findley Flooring Group has appointed Donna Lea Grady to territory sales manager for Bostik Hardwood Products in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii.

Quick-Step Inc., manufacturer of Uniclic glueless laminate flooring, in partnership with Sears subsidiary "The Great Indoors," has donated 400 square feet of Perlato laminate tile, to be featured in the twelfth Mansion in May.