Unemployment Applications Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, June 19, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits declined by 6,000 last week to 312,000, according to the Labor Department.
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Art Van Furniture Names Cicchinella VP
Warren, MI, June 19, 2014 -- Art Van Furniture has named David Cicchinelli vice president of Art Van Furniture and general manager of Art Van Flooring.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Picks Up in June
Philadelphia, PA, June 19, 2014 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index increased to 17.8 in June from 15.4 in May.
Tarkett Permastone Gets Top Consumer Rating
Chagrin Falls, OH, June 18, 2014 -- Consumer Reports has ranked the Tarkett PermaStone Collection in Natural Slate-Sand Stone the best vinyl flooring out of 12 different vinyl flooring products.
Architecture Billings Index Rebounds in May
Washington, DC, June 18, 2014 -- On the heels of consecutive months of decreasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index rebounded in May back into positive territory.
Mortgage Applications Fall Sharply Last Week
Washington, DC, June 18, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell sharply last week as interest rates increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
CarpetsPlus Colortile Plans Annual Summit
Chattanooga, TN, June 18, 2014 -- CarpetsPlus Colortile will hold its 2014 Summit in Bend, Oregon, Oct. 11-13, at the Sunriver Resort.
Ardex Expanding at Texas Manufacturing Plant
Aliquippa, PA, June 17, 2014 -- Ardex Americas is adding 45,000 square feet of warehouse at its Mansfield, Texas manufacturing plant.
Construction Starts, Permits Decline in May
Washington, DC, June 17, 2014 -- Home construction starts fell by 6.5% in May to an annual rate of 1 million units, according to the Commerce Department.
Consumer Prices Jump Most in Over a Year
Washington, DC, June 17, 2014 -- U.S. consumer prices rose the most in more than a year in May, according to the Labor Department.