Planned Job Cuts Plummet in December
Chicago, IL, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Announced layoffs fell in December and 2012 overall had the lowest annual total for announced layoffs since 1997, outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.
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Chicago, IL, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Announced layoffs fell in December and 2012 overall had the lowest annual total for announced layoffs since 1997, outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.
Export, PA, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Karndean Designflooring has opened a 54,000 square foot warehouse and showroom facility in Irving, Texas near Dallas.
Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Invista Surfaces has named Michelle Rice vice president of the retail channel.
Vancouver, WA, Jan. 3, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it will be featured on the show “Designing Spaces” airing on Lifetime.
Washington, DC, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose to a five-week high, according to the Labor Department.
Chattanooga, TN, Jan. 2, 2013 -- The Dixie Group is taking over some Stainmaster products formerly produced by Gulistan and will market them through its Dixie Home division.
Washington, DC, Jan. 2, 2013 -- Construction spending in the U.S. declined in November, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, Jan. 2, 2013 -- U.S. manufacturing expanded in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management index.
Sugar Valley, GA, Jan. 2, 2013 -- Mohawk Home is reintroducing a name from its past: American Rug Craftsmen.
Huong Canh, Vietnam, Jan. 2, 2013 -- Siam Cement Group said it will purchase a majority stake in Vietnamese tile maker Prime Group for $240 million.