Economists See Stronger 2015 Economy
New York, NY, Oct. 10, 2014 -- Stronger job growth, increasing consumer confidence, and falling oil prices should aid the economic expansion next year, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Oil Prices Continue Downward Slide
New York, NY, Oct. 10, 2014 -- Oil prices extended their free fall Friday.
Tarkett Holding Year-End Sales Promotion
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 10, 2014 -- Tarkett said it is holding its biggest sales promotion ever through the end of the year.
Tight Lending Standards Still Hurting Home Builders
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2014 -- Tight mortgage lending standards continue to affect sales for single-family builders, according to a survey released by the National Association of Home Builders.
Initial Jobless Claims Hold Steady Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims held steady at 287,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.
Wholesale Inventories Increase in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2014 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.7% in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Quick-Step Starts Promoting Q-Wood Flooring on the Internet
Dallas, TX, Oct. 9, 2014 -- Quick-Step developed a new website specifically for its Q-Wood category of flooring.
Interface Issues Third Quarter Earnings Warning
New York, NY, Oct. 8, 2014 -- Shares of Interface fell 16.5% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced lower-than-expected preliminary third-quarter results.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 8, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume increased 3.8% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Georgia Gov. Deal Visits Mohawk in Calhoun
Calhoun, GA, Oct. 7, 2014 -- Earlier this week, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal toured the Mohawk Flooring Center in Calhoun and spoke to employees about the importance of the flooring industry in the state of Georgia.