Consumer sentiment rose for the second straight month in May.

Quick-Step Inc., manufacturers of Uniclic glueless laminate flooring, has added two new distributors to its network.

Stronger consumer spending nudged U.S. economic growth forward at a brisker pace than first thought in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said today.

The Labor Department reported today that jobless claims fell last week but the number of people who continued to draw benefits rose to the highest level in about 18 months.

Award Hardwood Floors has appointed two new distributors responsible for sales and retail training in their respective trade areas.

Pacific Mat & Commercial Flooring (PM&CF) of Kent, Wash., has joined the nationwide network of distributors for Armstrong Floor Products, representing Armstrong commercial products.

Anso nylon is launching its second annual "Anso Nylon National Carpet Sale" promotion, Sept. 1 through Oct 20, 2003.

The Commerce Department said new home sales rose 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.028 million, the third fastest pace since the government began tracking the data in 1963.

Armstrong World Industries Inc. (AWI), the operating subsidiary of Armstrong Holdings Inc. (AHI), has filed its fourth amended Plan of Reorganization (POR) and proposed Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del.

Pergo, a leading manufacturer and marketer of laminate flooring, has added Diamond W Floor Covering to its distribution network.