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LL Flooring Reports Sales Increased, Income Decreased in Q1

Richmond, VA, May 6, 2021-LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators) reported net sales of $283.5 million for Q1 2021, a 6.0% increase from Q1 2020’s $267.4 million.

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Shaw Announces Price Increase on Residential Carpet & Hard Surface

Dalton, GA, May 6, 2021-Shaw Industries has announced a price increase on residential carpet and all categories of hard surface, effective with order June 1 and shipments June 14.

Interface Alters its Earnings Reporting

Atlanta, GA, May 6, 2021—Interface has expanded its financial reporting into two reportable segments, Americas (AMS) and Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia (EAAA).

Federal Judge Overturns National Eviction Moratorium

Washington, DC, May 6, 2021-A federal judge threw out a national eviction moratorium Wednesday after concluding it was legally unsupportable, upending a Covid-19 relief measure that has protected millions of tenants but created hardships for landlords, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Nisbet Named VP of Marketing for Swiff-Train

Houston, TX, May 6, 2021-Swiff-Train Company (STC) announces the promotion of Lindsey Nisbet into the role of vice president of marketing – STC.

Initial Jobless Claims Fell to 13-Month Low in Last Week of April

Washington, DC, May 6, 2021—In the week ending May 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 498,000, a decrease of 92,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

Productivity Rose 5.4% in Q1

Washington, DC, May 6, 2021—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 5.4% in Q1 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 8.4% and hours worked increased 2.9%.

Fire Destroys Carpet and Rug, Inc. Facility in Dalton

Dalton, GA, May 6, 2021. — A fire broke out on May 5 at 219 West Avenue in Dalton, according to II Alive.