UK's Brintons Sold to Carlyle Group
Midlands, UK, Sept. 6, 2011 --Carpet firm Brintons says it has been acquired by private equity firm Carlyle Group in a deal of about $64 million.
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Services Sector Expands in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2011 -- Expansion in the services sector unexpectedly accelerated in August, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Employment Trends Index Declines in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2011 -- A gauge of job opportunities in the U.S. fell in August for the fourth time in five months, according to the Conference Board.
Swisstrax Signs Two Online Distributors
Indio, CA, Sept. 6, 2011 -- Swisstrax Corp., a maker of interlocking modular tiles, said it has entered into online distribution agreements with Greatmats and Allied Trade Group, Inc.
Retail, Auto Sales Show Surprising Strength
New York, NY, Sept. 2, 2011 -- Revenue in August among 26 retailers was up 4.6% at stores open at least a year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
No Jobs Added in August, Unemployment Still 9.1%
Washington, DC, Sept. 2, 2011 – The economy added no net jobs in August, according to the Labor Department.
White House Lowers Economic Estimates
Washington, DC, Sept. 2, 2011 -- White House economists lowered their estimates for economic growth and employment.
Zeftron Names Sustainable Practices Award Winners
Dalton, GA, Sept. 2, 2011 -– Zeftron nylon said that Jerica Sifuentes, a project coordinator and designer at Go Studio in Dallas, is the grand prize winner in its third annual Sustainable Practices Award.
Hardwood Information Center Has Reference App
Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 2, 2011 -- A new app from the American Hardwood Information Center is designed to help design-build professionals choose the right hardwood for a flooring project.
Pergo Cuts Jobs in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC, Sept. 2, 2011 -- Laminate flooring maker Pergo has cut 16 jobs at its Triangle operations.