Unemployment at Six-Year Low in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2014 -- The unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in September as the economy created 248,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department.
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Foreclosure Rate Lowest Since 2007
New York, NY, Oct. 3, 2014 -- The foreclosure rate edged up 1.1% in August compared to July, according to CoreLogic's National Foreclosure Report.
CRI President Yarbrough Goes to Washington
Dalton, GA, Oct. 3, 2014 -- Carpet and Rug Institute President Joe W. Yarbrough traveled to Washington, D.C. Sept. 17-18 for two days of back-to-back meetings with congressional representatives.
Services Sector Growth Slows in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2014 -- The services sector of the economy grew at a slower pace in September, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Dover Rug & Home a Finalist in Association Awards
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 3, 2014 -- Dover Rug & Home said it has been named a Family Business Association (FBA) Awards finalist in the category of Fourth Generation Businesses.
CRI Annual Meeting Set Nov. 12
Dalton, GA, Oct. 3, 2014 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's 2014 Annual Membership Meeting will be held Nov. 12.
National Floorcovering Alliance Elects Officers
Maui, Hawaii, Oct. 2, 2014 -- The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) met this week in Maui, Hawaii for its annual fall meeting and elected a new slate of officers who will take office beginning in 2015.
Planned Job Cuts Hit 14-Year Low
Chicago, IL, Oct. 2, 2014 -- The number of planned layoffs declined to a 14-year low in September, according to tracking firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
HPS Schönox Makes Two Executive Appointments
Florence, AL, Oct. 2, 2014 -- Doug Young has been named executive vice president at HPS Schönox.
Jobless Applications Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 2, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, according to the Labor Department.