October Jobs Reports Blows Past Expectations
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2013 --The economy added 204,000 jobs in October, far surpassing expectations, according to the Labor Department.
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Consumer Sentiment Falls in Early November
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 8, 2013 -- The University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index fell 72 in early November from a final October reading of 73.2.
Builders More Confident in Senior Market
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the senior housing market showed continued improvement in the third quarter compared to the same period a year ago.
Some Changes Planned for Domotex Asia
Shanghai, China, Nov. 8, 2013 -- Domotex asia/Chinafloor, the leading flooring show in Asia-Pacific, will be held March 25-27 in Shanghai.
Third Quarter GDP Growth Tops Expectations
Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said.
Godfrey Hirst Names North American COO
Adairsville, GA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Godfrey Hirst Carpets has named Dennis Riddle as the North American chief operating officer.
Mannington Names Boulogne LVT Director
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Mannington Commercial has named Al Boulogne senior director of the company's commercial LVT business.
Belgotex Takes Top Honors in SA Flooring
Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Belgotex Floorcoverings took top honors at the inaugural SA Flooring Awards, winning three categories.
Toll Brothers Acquiring California Builder
Horsham, PA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers is buying the homebuilding business of Shapell Industries Inc. for about $1.6 billion.
Pet Owners Target of New Stainmaster System
Kennesaw, GA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Invista has rolled out a new Stainmaster product aimed at pet owners.