Job Openings Edge Down in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 11, 2014 -- There were 3.99 million job openings in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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CRI To Hold Western Meeting March 6
Dalton, GA, Feb. 11, 2014 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has set the date for its annual west coast membership meeting, CRI West, for March 6, in Irvine, California.
Dixie Group, Desso in Joint Venture
Chattanooga, TN, Feb. 10, 2014 -- The Dixie Group said its commercial division Masland Contract has signed a joint venture agreement with Desso Holding BV.
Fuse Alliance Diverts 8M Pounds of Carpet
Aurora, CO, Feb. 10, 2014 -- Fuse Alliance said that its members diverted more than 8 million pounds of carpet waste from landfills in 2013.
Ecore International Adds Olympians to Staff
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 10, 2014 -- Ecore International has added three members of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Field Hockey Team to its staff as social media specialists.
Unemployment Falls Despite Weak Jobs Report
Washington, DC, Feb. 7, 2014 -- The economy gained 113,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6%, according to the Labor Department.
New Carpet Inspection Standard Published
Vancouver, WA, Feb. 7, 2014 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said that a new ANSI/IICRC S800 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Inspection of Textile Floorcoverings has been published.
Technology Helps Millennials Plan Remodeling
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 7, 2014 -- Better Homes and Gardens has released findings from its sixth-annual survey on the attitude and spending trends of home buyers.
Mohawk Signs With HomeAdvisor Service
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 7, 2014 -- Mohawk Flooring has signed an agreement with HomeAdvisor, a leading website and mobile app provider offering resources for home repair, maintenance and improvement projects.
Unemployment Applications Fall 20,000
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 20,000 to 331,000 in the period ended Feb. 1, the Labor Department reported.