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Mohawk Industries has introduced a new "Mohawk makes the room" national advertising campaign that was developed to continue the company's successful brand positioning.

The Dixie Group Inc. reported net income of $496,000, or 4 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 30, compared with a net loss of $2.7 million, or 24 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2001.

Manufacturing activity grew for a third straight month in April, but at a slower rate than the previous month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

Interface Inc. announced a decline in sales and operating income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. In addition, the company posted a net loss for the period.

Armstrong Holdings Inc. has reported declines in first quarter 2002 net sales and earnings. Net sales for the year’s first quarter came in at $747.6 million, approximately 4% lower than the $779.9 million logged in comparable year-earlier.

Q.E.P. Co. announced solid advances in its financial performance for the fiscal 2002 fourth quarter and full year ended Feb. 28, 2002.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which surged in March, declined moderately in April. The Index now stands at 108.8 (1985=100), down from 110.7 in March.

DuPont Co. recently announced its plans to to cut 2,000 jobs in its DTI textiles and interiors business.

The Commerce Department recently reported that consumer spending and personal income increased in March.

Consumer confidence decreased slightly at the end of April compared to March, according to the University of Michigan 's full-month report on consumer sentiment.