Manufacturing Continues To Expand in April
Washington, DC, May 1, 2014 -- U.S. manufacturing expanded in April at the fastest pace since the end of last year, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Coverings Installation & Design Winners Named
Las Vegas, NV, May 1, 2014 -- Twelve tile and stone projects were recognized as part of the annual Coverings Installation & Design Awards, a program that honors outstanding design and installation of tile and stone.
Beaulieu Expanding Sales Incentives for May
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2014 -– In May, retail sales associates selling Beaulieu America’s Bliss Magic Fresh and Bliss Perfection collections will have a double rewards opportunity.
Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, May 1, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, according to the Labor Department.
Planned Job Cuts Rise in April
Chicago, IL, May 1, 2014 -- Planned job cuts increased in April, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Dixie Reports Higher Sales, Income for Quarter
Chattanooga, TN, April 30, 2014 -- The Dixie Group reported first quarter net income of $3.26 million, up from $636,000 a year ago.
Weather Hits Lumber Liquidators Income, Sales
Toano, VA, April 30, 2014 -- Lumber Liquidators reported first quarter net income of $13.7 million, or $0.49 per share, down from $15.8 million, or $0.57 per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
Economic Growth Slows Substantially in Quarter
Washington, DC, April 30, 2014 -- Economic growth nearly stalled out completely in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
Mohawk's 'License to Spill' Named Award Finalist
Calhoun, GA, April 30, 2014 -- The SABRE awards competition for the public relations industry named Mohawk a finalist in the Home and Furnishings category for its License to Spill campaign.
Private Hiring Accelerates in April
Roseland, NJ, April 30, 2014 -- The economy added 220,000 jobs in April, according to the ADP National Employment Report.