ADP Jobs Report Shows Continued Expansion
Roseland, NJ, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Private employers added 176,000 jobs in August, essentially in line with forecasts, according to payroll processing firm ADP.
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Shortage of Lots Hurting Housing Recovery
Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- A shortage of buildable lots, especially in the most desirable locations, has emerged as one of the key factors holding back a more robust housing recovery.
Invista's Antron Fiber Gets SCS Validation
Kennesaw, GA, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Invista said that SCS Global Services has provided third-party validation of the Antron fiber brand Comparative Claims Standards Process.
Jobless Claims Continue Downward Trend
Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits continued to decline last week, according to the Labor Department.
Services Sector Expands at Rapid Pace
Tempe, AZ, Sept. 5, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded in August at the fastest pace on record, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Factory Orders Fall in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Orders for factory made goods dropped in July by the most in four months, according to the Commerce Department.
Beaulieu Launches First Luxury Vinyl Products
Dalton, GA, Sept. 4, 2013 -- Beaulieu America is expanding into the luxury vinyl flooring business.
RPM International Acquires Expanko
Medina, OH, Sept. 4, 2013 -- RPM International Inc. said that its Performance Coatings Group has acquired Expanko, Inc., a producer of terrazzo tile under the FritzTile brand, as well as cork, rubber and rubber/cork floor tiles.
Home Price Increases Continue in July
New York, NY, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Home prices continued to rise in July, up 12.4% from last year and 1.8% from June, according to market research firm CoreLogic.
Small Businesses Taking on More Debt
New York, NY, Sept. 4, 2013 -- Small business optimism is on the rise, as indicated by their willingness to take on debt.