Jobs Growth in 2012 Better Than Initial Estimates
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2013 -- Employers created 157,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate edged up to 7.9%, according to the Labor Department.
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Consumer Sentiment Jumps in January
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 1, 2013 -- The University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters consumer sentiment survey was much better than expected in January.
Bona US Managing Director Resigns
Aurora, CO, Feb. 1, 2013 -- Hardwood floor care firm Bona US said that managing director John Rauvola has decided to leave the organization.
From The Forest Plant Damaged by Fire
Weston, WI, Feb. 1, 2013 -- A manufacturing plant owned by wood flooring manufacturer From The Forest sustained extensive fire damage.
Chem-Dry Names Bernardo Senior Vice President
Nashville, TN, Feb. 1, 2013 -- Chem-Dry has named Tom Bernardo as senior vice president of franchise sales and development.
Manufacturing Strengthens in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2013 -- Manufacturing activity strengthened in January, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Michelman Forms Engineered Wood Unit
Cincinnati, OH, Feb. 1, 2013 -- Michelman, a global developer of water-based functional coatings, surface modifiers and polymers said it has formed a new Engineered Wood Business Unit.
Sherwin-Williams Sees Higher Quarterly Income
Cleveland, OH, Feb. 1, 2013 -- Sherwin-Williams reported that its fourth-quarter profit rose to $117.2 million, or $1.12 a share, from $14.6 million, or $0.14 a share, a year ago..
Consumer Spending Up in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 31, 2013 -- Consumer spending increased in December, according to the Commerce Department.
Unemployment Falls in Most Major Cities
Washington, DC, Jan. 31, 2013 -- The Labor Department said unemployment rates fell in most of the largest U.S. cities in November compared with the same month a year ago.