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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Karndean Opens Texas Warehouse, Showroom
Export, PA, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Karndean Designflooring has opened a 54,000 square foot warehouse and showroom facility in Irving, Texas near Dallas.
Invista Names Michelle Rice Retail VP
Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Invista Surfaces has named Michelle Rice vice president of the retail channel.
IICRC To Be Featured on 'Designing Spaces'
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.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise at Year's End
Washington, DC, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose to a five-week high, according to the Labor Department.
Dixie Buys Rights to Gulistan Stainmaster Products
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.
Construction Spending Edges Down in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 2, 2013 -- Construction spending in the U.S. declined in November, according to the Commerce Department.
Manufacturing Expands in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 2, 2013 -- U.S. manufacturing expanded in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management index.
Mohawk Revives American Rug Craftsman Name
Sugar Valley, GA, Jan. 2, 2013 -- Mohawk Home is reintroducing a name from its past: American Rug Craftsmen.
Siam Cement Group Acquires Tile Maker
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.