Consumer Spending Edges Down in May
Washington, DC, June 29, 2012 -- Consumers decreased their spending in May and increased their savings, according to the Commerce Department.
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Chicago Area Manufacturing Improves in June
Chicago, IL, June 29, 2012 -- Chicago-area manufacturing continued to expand in June, according to ISM-Chicago.
Supreme Court Upholds ObamaCare
Washington, DC, June 28, 2012 -- The Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, was upheld by the Supreme Court Thursday in a 5-4 vote.
Shaw Releases Annual Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, June 28, 2012 -- Shaw Industries has released its fourth annual Global Reporting Initiative corporate sustainability report.
First Quarter GDP Unchanged in Final Reading
Washington, DC, June 28, 2012 -- Growth of the U.S. economy slowed as expected in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Down
Washington, DC, June 28, 2012 -- Initial jobless applications fell last week, according to the Labor Department.
Dixie Names Gilstrap Director Design Services
Dalton, GA, June 28, 2012 -- The Dixie Group has named Vickie Gilstrap director of design services, effective July 1.
Omnova Solutions Reports Higher Income
Fairlawn, OH, June 27, 2012 -- Omnova Solutions reported that net income for the second quarter was $7.0 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to $6.2 million, or $0.14 per share for the second quarter of 2011.
Earthwerks Signs Distributor Pacific Mat
Houston, TX, June 28, 2012 -- Earthwerks said that Pacific Mat and Commercial Flooring in Kent, Washington is its newest distributor.
Armstrong Linoleum Gets BioPreferred Label
Lancaster, PA, June 27, 2012 -- Armstrong linoleum sheet flooring products have been awarded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's certified biobased product label through the department's BioPreferred program.